Governor’s Claim of “Pocket Veto” Ignores Maine Constitution, Says ACLU
Augusta – Gov. LePage’s claim that he has used the “pocket veto” to keep nearly 20 bills from becoming law is invalid under the Maine Constitution, said the ACLU of Maine.
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Court Rules DHHS Acted Beyond Authority In Dispute over Immigration with Cities
AUGUSTA – Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren ruled today that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services overstepped its authority and acted illegally in its efforts to force municipalities to deny General Assistance to non-U.S. citizens who are lawfully in the country.
ACLU of Maine to Honor Sara Gagné-Holmes of Readfield with Annual Scolnik Award
Portland – The ACLU of Maine is proud to announce that Sara Gagné-Holmes of Readfield is the recipient of the 2015 Justice Louis Scolnik Award.
ACLU of Maine, Doctor Respond to Governor’s Drug War Budget Proposal
Augusta – The ACLU of Maine released the following response to the governor’s budget proposal that would increase funding for a law enforcement response to Maine’s drug crisis, without increasing funding for treatment and prevention.
ACLU, Portland Police Reach Settlement in Filming Case
Portland – The ACLU of Maine and counsel for Portland Police Officer Benjamin Noyes have reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought on behalf of a Bar Harbor couple who were arrested after attempting to observe and film a police interaction.
Advocates Call on Maine’s Legislators to Protect Reproductive Rights
Augusta – Members of the Maine Alliance for Reproductive Freedom, formerly the Maine Choice Coalition, gathered in Augusta Monday to call on Maine’s legislators to protect and advance reproductive freedom for all Maine women.