PRESS RELEASE: Legal Groups Urge Appeals Court to Hold Maine Accountable for Disability Rights Violations

Oct 28, 2026 | Children's & Education Rights, Children's Advocacy, News, Press Releases

The State of Maine and United States are seeking to weaken an agreement designed to address widespread civil rights violations against Maine children with disabilities.

“Maine children with disabilities have the right to receive services in their homes and communities. We remain committed to defending Maine’s original agreement so that the work toward improving the behavioral health system can continue,” said Lauren Wille, legal director at Disability Rights Maine.

Read the full article at ACLU Maine.

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