Mainers are going to seek out it tougher to guard their constitutional rights in sure circumstances following a current determination by the U.S. Supreme Courtroom, in accordance with the ACLU of Maine.
This week, the courtroom’s conservative justices issued a majority opinion towards a person from Washington state who sued a federal border patrol agent. The person alleged that the agent used extreme drive throughout a confrontation on the man’s inn.
Zachary Heiden of the ACLU of Maine stated, as a border state, there’s a substantial federal legislation enforcement presence in Maine.
“There have been incidents right here in Maine the place immigration officers have stopped individuals on the freeway or questioned individuals on buses,” Heiden stated. “And in the event that they violate the Structure, people ought to have the ability to go to courtroom to implement their rights. What the Supreme Courtroom determined this week goes to make it tougher for individuals to guard their rights.”
In 2018, the ACLU of Maine sued U.S. Customs and Border Safety to launch investigation data after brokers questioned the citizenship of bus passengers in Bangor.
Heiden stated he hopes Congress will enact laws to make sure the Structure’s protections are a actuality for all people.
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