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Apr 10, 2026
Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Holding Federal Officials Accountable
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.
Apr 03, 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 was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026. A decision is expected in June or July.
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Jun 23, 2021
United States v. Boyd
The ACLU of Maine submitted an amicus brief in support of suppressing evidence found during an unconstitutional and racially discriminatory stop.
Feb 02, 2021
ACLU of Maine Foundation v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The lawsuit seeks to compel USCIS to release information about how the Boston and Newark asylum offices assess asylum requests. The lawsuit comes after advocates observed a marked decrease in asylum approvals from the Boston Sub-Office, especially for asylum seekers from central African countries.
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