ACLU Calls on DOJ to Investigate Governor’s Threats to Voters
Targeting College Students for Increased Scrutiny Amounts to Intimidation and Harassment
AUGUSTA – Gov. LePage today threatened to investigate college students who vote in this election.
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ACLU Response to LePage Anti-Refugee Policy
The ACLU of Maine released the following statement in response to Gov. LePage's announcement that the State of Maine would no longer cooperate with the federal Refugee Resettlement Program:
Gov. LePage is Wrong About Voter Fraud, says ACLU of Maine
Voter ID Laws Create Many Problems While Solving None
Portland – The ACLU of Maine today called Maine’s election system strong and secure, and decried calls from Gov. LePage for Maine to put in place a discriminatory voter ID law.
ACLU Argues Case Against Ex-Prosecutor Should Go Forward
Tampering with Evidence Should Not Qualify for Immunity
ACLU of Maine Condemns LePage Call for Authoritarian President
Portland – The ACLU of Maine today condemned Gov. LePage’s call for the United States to put in place an authoritarian leader. In an interview on WVOM Radio this morning, the governor made the statement while simultaneously condemning President Obama for being too authoritarian:
85 Candidates for Maine Legislature Pledge to Uphold Open Government Law
Augusta – 85 candidates for the Maine legislature have pledged to support openness in state government if elected, in response to a request from the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition (MFOIC). MFOIC sent the pledge to all 365 legislative candidates who will appear on the November ballot.