ACLU Launches Multi-State Legal Action on Voting Rights
Augusta - The American Civil Liberties Union today sent coordinated Freedom of Information Act requests to officials in Kansas, Indiana, New Hampshire, Maine and the U.S.
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Broad Coalition Will Oppose “Fetal Personhood” Bill
Augusta – The ACLU of Maine is in Augusta today to testify against a “fetal personhood” bill that seeks to establish a fetus as a separate and distinct person from the woman who carries it.
ACLU of Maine Issues Texas Travel Advisory
Portland — The ACLU of Maine today issued a travel advisory informing anyone planning to travel from Maine to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement.
Maine Legislature Rejects Bill Targeting College Student Voters
Augusta – A bipartisan majority in the Maine Senate today joined the House in rejecting a bill that would have made it harder for qualified college students to vote in Maine. LD 155 would have required increased scrutiny of voters who list a college dorm as their residence. The U.S.
Maine House Rejects Discriminatory Voter ID Bill
Augusta – The Maine House of Representatives today voted down a discriminatory voter ID bill that would make it harder for many Mainers to cast a ballot, by a vote of 76 to 67. Over 100 Mainers attended a public hearing on LD 121 in February to urge legislators to reject the bill.
Immigrants and Advocates Will Gather at State House to Oppose Anti-Immigrant Bill
Augusta – Immigrants, faith leaders and human rights advocates will gather at the Maine State House on Thursday, April 20 at noon to urge lawmakers to reject LD 366, an anti-immigrant bill sponsored by Rep.