2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act
Catch up on the latest news from the ACLU of Maine's year of resilience and resolution.
Defending Equality, Liberty & Justice in Maine
News & Commentary
Join Us to Celebrate this Year's Scolnik Award Recipient!
Join us on Nov. 12 to gather over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation to celebrate and honor the work happening throughout Maine to defend civil rights and liberties.
Weekly Highlights October 14 – 17
This week at the ACLU of Maine: We announce the Scolnik Award Nominee, join us in protest this weekend, Know Your Rights, and more!
PRESS RELEASES
Maine Law Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Case on Right to Counsel
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments following the state’s appeal of a ruling requiring it to uphold the Sixth Amendment right to counsel.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
The First Circuit for the U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court’s order blocking enforcement of the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship – a blatant violation of the 14th...
ACLU of Maine Client Released from Unlawful Immigration Detention
A federal court ordered the man released, finding the government had unlawfully jailed him and denied him a bond hearing, a violation of federal law.
November 12, 2025 - 5:00pm –
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Scolnik Award Reception
We are delighted to share that the ACLU of Maine will host the Scolnik Award Reception on November 12, 2025.
