Lawmakers may limit use of facial recognition software by police in Maine

The Portland Press Herald reports on a proposed Maine state bill that would limit the use of facial recognition technology by police and state agencies, which LAP testified in support of, citing the technology’s known racial bias. Read more…

Guest UserMay 25, 2021Facial Recognition, Racism, Testimony, Advocacy, Legislation

After racist attacks, Asian Americans in Maine hope the reckoning spurs change

Advocacy and Outreach Director Julia Brown connects recent racist violence to the history of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia in immigration laws. Read more…

Guest UserMarch 18, 2021Racism

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