Remembering Our Co-Founder, Justice Louis Scolnik
The board and staff of the ACLU of Maine mourn the passing of Justice Louis Scolnik, co-founder and first president of the Maine chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, now the ACLU of Maine.
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News & Commentary
A Radical Supreme Court Term In Review: Democracy, Free Speech, and Abortion on the Line
A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.
PRESS RELEASES
US Department of Justice Sues Maine for Violating Youth Disability Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Maine for discriminating against young people with disabilities by denying adequate services, separating children from their families, and institutionalizing children...
Superior Court Allows ACLU to Sue ‘State of Maine’ for Systemic Failure to Guarantee Right to Counsel
The court’s order will allow the ACLU to hold the entirety of the state government accountable for systemically denying hundreds of people their right to an attorney.
Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Punish People For Being Homeless Even When Shelters Are Full
The court has opened the door for cities to punish people for trying to survive, but Maine cities must address root causes instead.
