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Today Liberty Counsel filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of Christian Action Network (CAN) against the state of Maine for censoring a fundraising letter state officials claimed contained "an inflammatory anti-Muslim message." Maine officials fined and banned CAN from mailing any future letters under the threat of criminal prosecution.

CAN was in good standing with a valid license for prior years authorizing the group to mail letters in the state. CAN filed to renew its license before sending the letter, and the check for the annual license was deposited and cashed by the state. Then CAN mailed a letter exposing how some public schools were promoting Islam by providing instruction on the Five Pillars of Islam and the Koran, and listed Maine's governor as a person who is over the public schools.

CAN was informed that its application was being denied, and a $4,000 fine was imposed for three reasons: (1) the State alleged that CAN’s letter contained "an inflammatory anti-Muslim message;" (2) the letter used Gov. John Baldacci's name without his approval; and (3) the registration was allegedly "incomplete."

Maine's actions violate CAN's right to freedom of speech. The State cannot legally censor CAN's letter for mentioning the Governor and informing people about what is being taught in the public schools.

Read our News Release for more details.

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