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The Fight to Protect Maine Voter Data Heads to the First Circuit

The Trump administration is not sharing the true reasons for wanting sensitive voter data: to unlawfully build a national voter database to disenfranchise voters. We're fighting back.
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McGonigle v Curran

Shortly After Filing, Government Upholds @CatsOnACouch Creator’s Right to Attend Vance Event Today in Brewer

On Friday, the ACLU of Maine asked asked a federal court to ensure Amanda McGonigle could attend future official vice-presidential events without interference.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression, Government Transparency
Court Cases: McGonigle v. Curran – Free Speech at Government Events
News & Commentary
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Victory: Federal Court Rules Trump is Unlawfully Jailing Certain Immigrants Without Bond

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's denial of bond hearings to immigrants in detention.
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ICE Out of Schools and State Healthcare

For All Our Neighbors, We Need the “ICE Out of Schools” Law

When federal agents descended upon Maine for “Operation Catch of the Day," regular people leapt into action to protect their communities. Now Maine law has their back.

Press Releases

Aug 25, 2026

ACLU of Maine Urges Federal Appeals Court to Protect Maine Voter Data

The brief argues the Trump administration has not stated the true purpose for requesting sensitive voter data.

Aug 24, 2026

Shortly After Filing, Government Upholds @CatsOnACouch Creator’s Right to Attend Vance Event Today in Brewer

On Friday, the ACLU of Maine asked asked a federal court to ensure Amanda McGonigle could attend future official vice-presidential events without interference.

Aug 21, 2026

CatsOnACouch Creator Asks Court to Allow Her to Attend Upcoming Vance Events

Amanda McGonigle was prohibited from attending a taxpayer-funded event with Vice President Vance earlier this year in retaliation for her social media account mocking the VP.

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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
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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.