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Apr 10, 2026
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Federal Agent Accountability

We’re suing federal immigration agents for abducting a Portland man and violating his civil rights during a surge of reckless federal operations in Maine.
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Jan 8, 2026
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Robbins v. State of Maine – 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.

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Jan 8, 2026
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  • Freedom of Expression

Smith v. Trump – Human Rights Investigations and Free 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.
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Jul 10, 2025
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Gaul v. York County – Reining In Unchecked Police Power

We're suing to protect Maine's people from unreasonable warrantless arrests after a York County man was detained, arrested, and strip searched for a minor, nonviolent misdemeanor charge – all without a warrant or any public safety or flight risk. Police officers should not have the authority to arrest people for minor misdemeanors without a single justification.