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.
Defending Equality, Liberty & Justice in Maine
News & Commentary
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.
Solving homelessness demands a human response, not crime and punishment
Home is a refuge, a shelter, a place of safety and belonging. Despite the vulnerability of being unhoused, the Supreme Court has now made life even more dangerous for the 650,000 unhoused Americans and...
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.
