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Maine’s New 'ICE Out of Policing' Law Cuts Ties with the Mass Deportation Agenda

Everyone should be able to call for help in an emergency – regardless of their immigration status. A new ICE Out of Policing law will draw a clear line between Maine law enforcement and rogue federal agents.
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We're Joining the Fight to Protect Academic Freedom from Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks

We joined organizations across the ideological spectrum, urging a federal court to block the Trump administration’s attempted hostile ideological takeover of Harvard University.
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No Warrant, Big Problem: ‘ICE Out of Our Homes’ Law Protects Maine Renters

We all have a right to be safe at home. Maine’s new ICE Out of Our Homes law will help protect renters and landlords from rogue federal agents.
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McGonigle v. Curran

Our Latest Claw-suit to Purr-tect the First Amendment

Just because some elected officials can’t take a joke doesn’t mean the government can ban people from making them.

Press Releases

Jul 23, 2026

ACLU of Maine, Advocates Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks on Academic Freedom

The amicus brief filed before the First Circuit argues that the administration violated Harvard’s rights to free speech and academic freedom by unlawfully revoking federal funding.

Jul 22, 2026

ICE Out of Maine Laws Take Effect in One Week, Limiting State Involvement in Immigration Operations

Join a press briefing on Tuesday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m., with the ACLU of Maine, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Maine Equal Justice, and Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition.

Jul 17, 2026

New ACLU Report Documents Widespread Violence by Immigration Agents

The report documents intentional changes that have created state-sanctioned violence across the nation, examining over 1,200 incidents in eight states.

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ICE Out of Maine

New ICE Out of Maine laws will keep rogue agents out of the places we live, learn, and heal. See how you can get involved to make sure state and local officials follow Maine's ICE Out laws.
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Featured Case

Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Holding Federal Officials Accountable
No Troops in Our Street poster at a protest in Portland, Maine.

We're suing federal immigration agents for abducting a Portland man and violating his civil rights.

The lawsuit could re-establish a crucial legal avenue for people to hold federal officials accountable under state law for violating constitutional rights.