Senator Garrett Mason Continues Support As Official County Chair
The Marsy’s Law for Maine team is excited to announce our broad coalition of supporters continues to grow and strengthen. The more Maine people and policy makers learn about Marsy’s Law and what equal constitutional…
Growing Support Across The State – Are You Involved?
All of us who believe in Marsy’s Law for Maine are so grateful that our initiative has such genuine support across our state. This summer, we plan to talk with people in communities across Maine,…
Work For Equal Crime Victims’ Rights Continues
Powerful testimony in support of Marsy’s Law for Maine was heard before the state Legislature’s Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety last week. Maine’s Senate President, the commissioner of Maine’s Department of Public Safety,…
Crossing Party Lines For Crime Victims’ Rights
Marsy’s Law for Maine, L.D. 1168, is a legislative initiative that crosses party lines. Members of the Maine House and Senate, and people across Maine — regardless of which, if any, political party they identify…
“Remembering Darien” Joins in Support of Marsy’s Law for Maine
Marsy’s Law for Maine is honored to have the support of “Remembering Darien,” a South Portland-based organization that has advocated for crime victims and their families in Maine since 2010. It is named for Darien…
Marsy’s Law for Maine — The Challenging Path to Becoming Reality
The path to passing Marsy’s Law for Maine can be likened to one of Maine’s most beautiful natural places, Acadia National Park. Hosting more than three million visitors every year, Acadia ranks eighth on the…
The Criminal Code In Maine Is Not Enough For Crime Victims
It is time for Maine to grant crime victims the constitutional rights Marsy’s Law for Maine will afford them. Addressing the rights of crime victims in Maine’s criminal code is simply not enough. Arthur “Art”…
Joining Together For Crime Victims In Maine
I am always proud to be a Mainer, but last week was extra special. Last week, Maine’s legislative leaders reached across the aisle to introduce Marsy’s Law For Maine to our state’s citizens. To see…
Honored Speakers To Join Marsy’s Law Press Conference During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
This week people across the country will be commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 2-8). This year’s theme is “Strength, Resilience, Justice” which, according to the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime…
Marsy’s Law for Maine Gives Clarity And Voice To Victims
Marsy’s Law for Maine will bring much-needed clarity to crime victims in Maine. Current Maine law regarding the rights of crime victims is vague and leaves much to interpretation. This lack of clarity and the sense…
Returning Voices To Victims Of Crime
It used to be the case that crime victims had a strong voice before the court. Historically, victims actually acted as the prosecutor in their own cases. They were active participants before the court in…
Living Up to Our Values In Maine
Growing up in Maine you are expected to work hard and care and protect your family, friends, and neighbors. It was not uncommon to answer our door and see one of our neighbors or a…
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.