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Preparing for and Responding to Immigration Enforcement Activity in Maine

Learn more about what you should do to prepare for ICE activity in Maine, and how to respond if needed.
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The Day in Photos: Mainers Protest ICE

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Mainers took to the streets in communities throughout the state to protest ICE's violent and reckless actions.
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ACLU of Maine’s Guide to Legislative Advocacy

Maine's 132nd legislature is in session! Join the ACLU of Maine policy team to learn how you can take action to influence policy on the issues that matter most to you. We'll lead a discussion with the ACLU of Maine's policy team on the different ways that Maine people can stay up-to-date on the bills being considered in Augusta this session, and what they can do to make their voices heard.
Jan 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
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Supreme Court to Hear High-Stakes Maine Case on Birthright Citizenship

Immigrants’ rights advocates will argue critical case before the Supreme Court later this term. Courts have uniformly rejected President Trump’s attempts to strip away a core constitutional protection and blocked his birthright citizenship executive order.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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Bill Limiting State, Local Support for Immigration Enforcement Becomes Law

LD 1971 will take effect later this year, clarifying the role of state and local law enforcement in civil immigration actions.

Maine Law Court to Hear Appeal in Public Defense Case

The state is appealing a superior court order allowing the State of Maine to be named as a defendant in the case.

Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful

The district court ruling reflects nationwide judicial consensus that new Trump administration policy violates the law.