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Freedom to Marry Legislation Clears Procedural Hurdle on Way to the Ballot

AUGUSTA – The Maine Legislature today took the final procedural vote that moves legislation allowing same-sex couples to obtain a marriage license one step closer to the ballot in November.

March 14, 2012

Voter ID Defeated: ACLU Applauds Senate Vote

AUGUSTA--The Maine State Senate today helped to protect voting rights by passing an amended version of LD 199.

March 13, 2012

ACLU of Maine Urges AG to Stand Up for Women’s Medical Protection

PORTLAND – The ACLU of Maine today sent a letter to Maine’s Attorney General urging him not to join a lawsuit challenging an Obama administration rule on contraceptive coverage.

March 6, 2012

Marriage Makes the Ballot in 2012

AUGUSTA - The Maine Secretary of State today confirmed that enough signatures have been verified to place a Citizens' Initiative allowing same-sex couples to receive marriage licenses on the November ballot.

February 24, 2012

ACLU Opposes Attempt to Hide Public Records

AUGUSTA – The ACLU and the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition today announced its strong opposition to LD 1805, which threatens to create a broad, and potentially dangerous, new exemption to Main

February 23, 2012

Women Question Attorney General’s Change in Position

Mainers believe women should have access to birth control - no matter where they work.

February 22, 2012