This Week in Civil LIberties: National Security, Privacy, Surveillance
Ryan, May 24, 2013 - 5:11pmEach Friday, we’ll bring you updates on the latest civil liberties news from Maine and the nation.
National Security | continue reading
National Security | continue reading
Victory For Artistic Speech In Portland
zach, May 23, 2013 - 4:07pmThis week, the Portland City Council wisely rejected a number of proposals that would have severely restricted the First Amendment rights of artists in the city's downtown area. The ACLU of Maine expressed substantial concern with the proposals, and we were gratified to see their demise. | continue reading
New resource on immigration reform
Rachel, May 23, 2013 - 12:25pmAn immigration reform bill introduced in April 2013 in the Senate has the potential to be a historic advance for the civil rights and liberties of immigrants and all Americans. If passed, it will put millions of immigrants who contribute every day to the vitality of our country on a road to citizenship.
Go here to learn more and follow along.
Go here to learn more and follow along.
Important Privacy Votes Pending in Augusta
shenna, May 22, 2013 - 5:22pmSome hugely important votes could take place in the Maine legislature any day that will have a direct impact on Mainers' privacy. We really need your help to ensure that privacy prevails. Click here to find your legislator and call or email them right now. In a hurry? Use our action alert system here. The issue at hand is whether law enforcement should have to get a warrant based upon probable cause before spyi | continue reading
