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Jun 30, 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 sued 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. On June 30, 2026, we won.

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Oct 30, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Fitzpatrick - Prisoners' Rights

We sued the Maine Department of Corrections (DOC) for denying treatment for opioid use disorder in violation of the Constitution and the Americans with Disabilities Act. In a settlement, the DOC agreed to continue providing necessary medication to our client while in custody.
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Apr 12, 2017
People moving through airport with luggage
  • Immigrants' Rights

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

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Nov 24, 2015
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  • Reproductive Freedom

Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center v. Lambrew - Abortion Access

Maine banned coverage for abortion care for people insured by MaineCare. We sued because a person’s wealth should never determine their reproductive freedom. We dropped the case after Gov. Mills signed LD 820, requiring public and private insurance plans that cover prenatal care to also cover abortion care.
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Sep 11, 2015
Street median with City of Portland sign
  • Freedom of Expression

Cutting v. Portland - Free Speech

We sued the City of Portland for restricting constitutionally protected free speech by banning people from expressing themselves on public medians. A federal appeals court struck down the ban in a major victory for free speech.
Court Case
Sep 16, 2014
ACLU clients Jill Walker and Sabatino Scattoloni
  • Freedom of Expression

Walker et al. v. Noyes