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Feb 20, 2026
Barbara v. Trump – Class Action to Protect Birthright Citizenship
We're suing the Trump administration for trying to end birthright citizenship, a core American principle that is outlined in the plain language of the 14th Amendment. The case will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026.
Jan 08, 2026
Robbins v. State of Maine – Protecting the Right to Counsel
We're suing the state for failing to provide effective legal assistance to people who cannot afford their own attorney – just as the Sixth Amendment demands. A person’s freedom should never depend on their wealth.
Feb 27, 2026
United States v. Maine – Protecting Youth Disability Rights
The State of Maine has a troubling history of failing to protect children with disabilities. After the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation that found Maine was discriminating against children with disabilities, the DOJ sued the state. The state and DOJ reached a settlement agreement that strengthened protections for Maine’s children under federal disability rights law.
The ACLU of Maine and its partners are now fighting to ensure that settlement remains in place and its protections are upheld.
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Feb 27, 2026
Hussey v. Cambridge – Free Speech of Public Employees
We filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to apply the correct test to determine if a Massachusetts police officer’s comments are protected by the First Amendment.
Jan 08, 2026
NHICS v. Trump – Defending Birthright Citizenship
We're suing the Trump administration for issuing an executive order that blatantly violates the plain language of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Jan 08, 2026
Smith v. Trump – Defending Freedom of Speech
On April 11, 2025, the ACLU and ACLU of Maine filed a lawsuit on behalf of two human rights advocates who, because of an executive order signed by President Trump, have been forced to stop humanitarian work with the International Criminal Court.
Jan 08, 2026
United States v. Bellows – Protecting Sensitive Voter Data
We’re challenging the federal government’s attempt to access Maine’s unredacted voter file – including information like voters’ social security and driver’s license numbers.
Jan 08, 2026
Guerrero Orellana v. Hyde, et. al.
In September 2025, the ACLU of Maine, together with several partners, filed a class action lawsuit in federal court to challenge the widespread denial of bond hearings to people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As the complaint demonstrates, this denial upends decades of settled law and established practice in immigration proceedings.
Jun 13, 2023
Ensuring Public Dollars Are Never Used to Discriminate – St. Dominic Academy v. Makin
Crosspoint Church wants to exclude students from publicly funded education based on their identity. The right to discriminate has never been recognized by any court, and any school that wants to participate in state educational programs must play by the same rules as all others.
May 02, 2023
Ensuring Public Dollars Are Never Used to Discriminate – Crosspoint Church v. Makin, et al.
Crosspoint Church wants to exclude students from publicly funded education based on their identity. The right to discriminate has never been recognized by any court, and any school that wants to participate in state educational programs must play by the same rules as all others.
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