We have freedom of speech in this country, but what about freedom from hate speech? I have a Facebook page and I post a lot of my thoughts and political leanings. I get trashed a lot for my views and I delete offensive remarks from my page. I also block those who get nasty, and […]
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Gov. Paul LePage says he vetoed bans on cell phones and cigarettes
AUGUSTA — Blasting “social engineering,” Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday he has vetoed measures that would bar the use of hand-held devices while driving and prohibit those under 21 from buying cigarettes. In an interview with Bangor’s WVOM radio, the governor said he is “tired of living in a society” where lawmakers think they can […]
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ACLU to Paul LePage: Stop censoring Facebook
AUGUSTA — The American Civil Liberties Union demanded Monday that Gov. Paul LePage stop censoring his official Facebook page to delete comments he doesn’t like and block opponents from accessing or commenting on it. “The governor doesn’t get to decide who speaks and who doesn’t, based on whether they are praising him or disagreeing with […]
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Senate, House disagree on bill some fear could lead to abortion restrictions
AUGUSTA — A measure that would create new legal rights for a fetus has divided lawmakers as closely as possible. The Senate voted 18-17 Tuesday to endorse a measure that would grant legal rights to a viable fetus, a proposal the House opposed recently by a 72-71 margin. In short, the proposal has exactly as many […]
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By a single vote, House knocks out bill sought by pro-life activists
AUGUSTA — By a single vote, the House Friday opposed a measure that would allow the family of a viable fetus at least 24 weeks old who dies before birth to bring a wrongful death suit. Opponents worry the proposal is meant to jam a foot in the door by abortion foes in the hope […]
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Lewiston schools don’t offer fair chance to all its students
Recently, the ACLU of Maine, Disability Rights Maine and KIDS Legal at Pine Tree sent a letter to Lewiston School Superintendent Bill Webster, identifying ways the District is currently falling short of its obligations to educate children of color and children with disabilities. We did not arrive at these concerns out of thin air. The […]
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ACLU, abortion providers sue DHHS over MaineCare rule
AUGUSTA — Abortion providers and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the state Tuesday in a bid to overturn a longstanding rule limiting low-income women’s access to a state-funded abortion. It’s buried deep within a set of rules developed in 1981 and last revised in 2010, before Gov. Paul LePage took office. […]
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Tens of thousands spent on jail for those who fail to pay
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A study by the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine shows that taxpayers are spending tens of thousands of dollars a year to jail low-income offenders for failure to pay fines or make restitution payments. The Portland Press Herald reported that the study shows nearly 10 percent of inmates booked into […]
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Bar Harbor couple sues Portland police because of filming arrest
PORTLAND — The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Bar Harbor couple who were arrested after trying to film police officers in Portland. The lawsuit filed on Tuesday in the Hancock County Superior Court against Benjamin Noyes of the Portland Police Department says the couple’s arrest was […]
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Maine ACLU names Alison Beyea as director
PORTLAND — The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has tapped a University of Maine law school administrator and professor to succeed Shenna Bellows as executive director. ACLU Maine announced Monday that Alison Beyea, director of admissions and adjunct professor of juvenile law, will serve as executive director. Beyea previously served in the Justice Policy […]