Weekly Highlights October 6 – 10
This week at the ACLU of Maine: Arguments at Maine's highest court, supporting local art and civil liberties, celebrating Banned Books Week, and preparing for the Scolnik Award to honor Mainers committed to...
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News & Commentary
The Freedom to Read: Defending Libraries and Democracy Against Book Bans in Maine
This Banned Books Week, we’re teaming up with the Maine Library Association to defend the freedom to read – because democracy depends on open access to ideas.
Support the ACLU of Maine by Supporting Local Art
Purchase a limited edition print by October 19 to support the ACLU of Maine and a collaboration among local artists.
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 –
7:00pm
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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.
