On January 29, the Judiciary Committee met in the Maine State House to hear public testimony regarding LD 2016, emergency legislation requiring a judicial warrant before public libraries, schools, hospitals, and child care staff may allow law enforcement into nonpublic spaces or release records (including patron records). The hearing prompted over 800 pieces of testimony, including testimony from MLA. LD 2106 moves next to a work session on February 5, where the Judicial Committee will vote on their recommendation. 

LD 2016 received support from the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and Governor Janet Mills, as well as from workers across all sectors, families, and community members. Emergency bills require a two-thirds majority to be immediately enacted - that's where you come in.  Find your legislators to contact them directly, or simply click here to send a message to their inboxes. Together, we can make our vital community services safe and accessible.