The Auburn Republican state representative spoke about free speech issues and the controversy surrounding her social media post of a photo of a transgender athlete.
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Topsham school to host Laurel Libby event despite complaints
The district responded to complaints about a planned event featuring Rep. Laurel Libby hosted at a school facility.
Maine House votes to restore Rep. Laurel Libby’s speaking privileges
She had been censured for posting a photo of a transgender high school athlete on social media.
Rep. Libby’s attempt to speak on votes missed due to censure sparks debate in Maine House
The Auburn Republican’s bid to read her votes into the record came as lawmakers were finishing up their work for the year.
Laurel Libby seeks reinstatement of her right to speak on House floor
The Republican from Auburn had her voting rights temporarily restored by the U.S. Supreme Court last month, but she still can’t speak during floor debates while her suit against Speaker Ryan Fecteau over her censure proceeds.
Laurel Libby regains vote in Maine House, but must remain silent on House floor
The Auburn Republican’s emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court only requested that her voting rights, not her ability to speak, be restored while her lawsuit is pending.
Rep. Laurel Libby regains right to vote in House from Supreme Court
The nation’s highest court sides with the Republican lawmaker who was blocked from voting after she identified a transgender student athlete in a critical social media post.
Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.
Maine voter ID proposal runs into strong opposition at public hearing
At a public hearing Friday, critics highlighted a range of proposed changes likely to go before voters in November, including restrictions on absentee voting.
Rep. Laurel Libby asks U.S. Supreme Court to restore her right to vote in Maine Legislature
The Auburn Republican said she has filed an emergency application with the nation’s highest court after 2 lower courts denied a temporary restoration of her voting privileges as her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.