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Jan 08, 2026
A demonstrator looks up at her sign (which reads "Citizenship is a Birthright") during a rally outside the Supreme court building demanding the court uphold the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  • Immigrants' Rights

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.
Court Case
Jan 08, 2026
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

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.
Court Case
Dec 01, 2025
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  • Disability Rights|
  • +1 Issue

United States v. Maine – Protecting Youth Disability Rights

In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the State of Maine for violating young people's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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May 02, 2023
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  • LGBTQ Equality|
  • +1 Issue

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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Oct 28, 2022
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Dana Cheng & Epoch Group v. Dan Neumann & Maine People's Alliance d/b/a Beacon

On October 25, 2022, the First Circuit affirmed the District Court’s dismissal of Cheng and Epoch Group’s defamation claims on First Amendment grounds.
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Aug 26, 2022
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Sparks v. Mills

About 50 incarcerated workers in the state's work release program brought this lawsuit against the State for seizing their unemployment benefits without due process. The settlement returns their benefits and recognizes a protected property interest in incarcerated individuals' prison accounts.
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Jun 24, 2022
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ACLU v. US Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Jun 21, 2022
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Carson v. Makin

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Jun 20, 2022
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Bangor Publishing Co. v. State of Maine

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Apr 05, 2022
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United States v. Fagan

In this case, the ACLU is supporting Damon Fagan, a victim of racial profiling. We argue the District Court of Maine erred when it didn’t take into account Trooper Darcy’s pattern of racial profiling when assessing the credibility of his testimony.
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Dec 13, 2021
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Reese v. Liberty et al.

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Dec 13, 2021
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John Does v. Mills