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ACLU of Maine Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Couple Arrested for Watching Police Interaction

Portland – The arrest of a Bar Harbor couple for observing and attempting to film an interaction between several police officers and a woman in downtown Portland was illegal and unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit filed today by the ACLU of Maine.

September 16, 2014

ADVISORY: Press Conference in Opposition to Unnecessary and Harmful Religious Exemption Bill

AUGUSTA – Faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and concerned Mainers will hold a press conference in opposition to LD 1428 on

January 15, 2014

Marijuana Arrests in Maine Costly and Racially Biased, Finds ACLU Report

PORTLAND - Blacks are twice as likely as whites to be arrested for marijuana possession in Maine, despite the fact that they use marijuana at the same rates, according to a new report out from the nationwide American Civil Liberties Union.

June 5, 2013