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Judge allows lawsuit against Maine over public defenders to move forward

A lawsuit alleging Maine is violating the constitutional rights of low-income defendants can proceed, a judge ruled. Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy rejected the state’s claim that the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine lacked ground and standing to bring the class-action lawsuit. “We are thrilled to move forward with the case.

 

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