The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Maine Executive Director, Molly Curren Rowles:
“For 105 years nationwide and 56 years in Maine, the ACLU has consistently and fearlessly defended all people’s constitutional freedoms and fought politicians’ abuses of power – and we are not stopping now. As a proudly non-partisan organization with commitments that transcend election cycles and party politics, we are clear-eyed about the dangers posed by a second Trump presidency and the challenges ahead.
“This moment is difficult, but it was not unexpected. Over the past nine months, the ACLU of Maine has been preparing. Just like in 2016, we will get to work immediately to resist repression and totalitarianism.
“Amid potentially record voter turnout that may be the highest in the nation, we also thank Maine voters for participating in the democratic process, as well as the volunteers, poll workers, advocates, and election officials who ensured all Maine voters could make their voice heard safely and securely.
“In the coming weeks and months, the ACLU of Maine and its counterparts in all 50 states will move forward decisively here in Maine and across the country to vindicate the rights and freedoms of those most vulnerable, to give voice to the values of our multicultural democracy, and to preserve the commitment to justice for all.”
Read national ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero’s statement here.
