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Jan 08, 2026
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  • 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.
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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.

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Feb 02, 2021
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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.
Court Case
Jul 31, 2019
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Reining In Unchecked Police Power – Gaul v. York County, et al.

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.
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Apr 12, 2017
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  • Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Maine, et al. v. United States CBP, et al.