
Maine lawsuits target decision to limit foreign influence in local elections
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Three lawsuits have been filed in Maine against a referendum that closed a loophole allowing foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures.
The Maine Association of Broadcasters and Maine Press Association contend the new law that goes into effect on Jan. 5 imposes a censorship mandate on news outlets, which are going to be required to police campaign ads to ensure there's no foreign government influence.
Meanwhile, Central Maine Power and Versant, the state's largest electric utilities, each filed separate lawsuits raising constitutional challenges about the law they claim violates their free speech and engagement on issues affecting them.
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