Maine Lawmakers to Decide if Constitutional Amendment Protecting Reproductive Freedom Will Go to Voters
LD 780 would give Maine voters the opportunity to amend the state constitution and explicitly protect the rights to abortion and contraception.
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New Law Makes Abortion Care Affordable, Accessible for Mainers with Insurance
LD 935 will take effect on January 1, prohibiting insurers from requiring patients to meet deductibles and other cost-sharing measures before covering care.
Portland to Forcibly Displace Residents in Face of Council Opposition
We are condemning the City of Portland for continuing plans to forcibly displace unhoused residents, particularly when shelters may not be truly accessible and in the face of opposition from Portland's elected representatives.
Portland City Council Rejects Proposal to Protect Unhoused Residents' Constitutional Rights, Save Lives
The ACLU of Maine condemns Portland City Council for refusing a proposal to temporarily halt the forcible displacement of unhoused residents and protect their constitutional rights.
ACLU of Maine Seeking Protections from Unchecked Police Power at Maine Supreme Judicial Court
We're at Maine's highest court arguing for increased protections from unreasonable warrantless arrests following the 2018 detention, arrest, and strip search of a York County man.
Portland and State DOT Must Cancel Plans to Forcibly Displace Residents
We're demanding city and state officials protect constitutional rights and cancel plans to forcibly displace unhoused residents in Portland.