The Week in Augusta: March 25 – 29
We had a busy week in Augusta, with legislative action on issues from juvenile justice and free speech to LGBTQ equality and criminal legal reform.
Defending Equality, Liberty & Justice in Maine
News & Commentary
Join Us in Welcoming Our New Executive Director
Catch up on the latest news with ACLU of Maine Board President Robert Kelley and meet our new executive director.
How to Protect Consumer Privacy and Free Speech
Consumer privacy laws should strengthen free speech protections online, and vice versa. Here’s how it can be done.
PRESS RELEASES
ACLU of Maine Applauds House Passage of Speedy Trial Bill
LD 1771 would uphold Mainers’ Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, joining 41 states and the federal government.
ACLU Applauds Senate Rejection of Bill to Imprison Legally Innocent People
LD 2046 would make permanent a law allowing the state to imprison legally innocent people instead of providing necessary medical care. We're calling on the House to join their colleagues in the Senate by...
ACLU of Maine Applauds Passage of Public Defense Funding
The Maine State Legislature has unanimously passed LD 653 to open two new public defense offices and train attorneys.
