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Apr 03, 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. 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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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
Apr 10, 2026
No Troops in Our Street poster at a protest in Portland, Maine.
  • Immigrants' Rights

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.

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53 Court Cases
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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

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Aug 05, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Defending the Right to Remain Silent During Police Interrogations — State of Maine v. Derric McLain

We filed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that Maine's constitution should provide stronger protection for Miranda rights than current federal law. You have rights when you are interrogated by the police, and police should never be allowed to violate your rights and coerce a confession.
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Jun 23, 2021
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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.
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Jun 23, 2021
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Thurlow v. Nelson

The ACLU of Maine submitted an amicus brief defending the constitutionality of the state's law governing so-called Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.
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Mar 30, 2021
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Portland Chamber of Commerce et al. v. City of Portland

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Mar 03, 2021
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Immigration Legal Advocacy Project et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The ACLU of Maine, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) and the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic (RHRC) at the University of Maine School of Law are suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for information about its detention activities in Maine.