ME LD2176

Establishes that a court-issued writ of habeas corpus creates a legal presumption that a person has been deprived of personal liberty under the Maine Civil Rights Act

Adds unlawful deprivation of personal liberty (confirmed by habeas corpus judgment from the Supreme Judicial Court or Superior Court) as a new violation category under the Maine Civil Rights Act

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil action against persons who unlawfully deprive others of personal liberty when a court issues a writ of habeas corpus

Clarifies that existing penalties do not bar separate damage claims for false imprisonment or damages related to habeas corpus actions under the Maine Civil Rights Act