Now in Effect: Maine Law Limits Government Use of Facial Recognition
AUGUSTA, Maine (Oct. 1, 2021) – Today, a Maine law limiting government use of facial recognition technology in the state went into effect. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels can hinder the operation of a...
Maine Ends Civil Asset Forfeiture, Opts Out of Federal Equitable Sharing Program
AUGUSTA, Maine (July 15, 2021) – On Tuesday, a Maine bill that reforms the state’s asset forfeiture laws to require a criminal conviction and opts the state out of a federal asset forfeiture program known as “equitable sharing” became law without the...
Maine Bill to Limit Government Use of Facial Recognition Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
AUGUSTA, Maine (July 7, 2021) – Last Thursday, a bill limiting government use of facial recognition technology in the state became law without the governor’s signature. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels...