“While this ban is a major victory for Portland’s residents, it could have been even stronger if the City Council had passed Councilor Ali’s more robust version," said Michael Kebede, policy counsel for the ACLU of Maine.
Augusta – The members of the Committee on Judiciary who were present at a work session today voted 8 – 0 “ought to pass as amended” on LD 1421.
Following news that drug overdose deaths have dramatically increased over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy c
Portland – In an early victory, a federal court today rejected an effort by internet service providers (ISPs) to strike down Maine’s groundbreaking internet privacy law, which requires ISPs to get approval from customers before selling or using their personal information.
Portland – The ACLU of Maine sent a letter to the Portland School Board urging it to end the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.
In advance of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee hearing, the ACLU of Maine called for a complete legislative investigation of the Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC).