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Sep 18, 2025
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  • Disability Rights|
  • +1 Issue

United States of America v. Maine

In September 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the State of Maine for violating young people's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Mar 01, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Protecting the Right to Counsel – Robbins v. State of Maine

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 21, 2025
Birthright Citizenship Case
  • Immigrants' Rights

Defending Birthright Citizenship – New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support v. Donald J. Trump

We're suing the Trump administration for issuing an executive order that blatantly violates the plain language of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.

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Oct 14, 2019
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  • Freedom of Expression|
  • +1 Issue

Norris v. Cape Elizabeth School District, et al.

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Aug 27, 2019
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  • Freedom of Expression|
  • +1 Issue

Casey et al. v. Yarmouth

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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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Nov 05, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Aroostook County

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Jul 26, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Fitzpatrick, et al.

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Jun 06, 2018
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  • Privacy

FOAA: Portland Smart City Lights

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May 08, 2018
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  • Immigrants' Rights

New England ACLU Affiliates v. United States DHS et al.

Court Case
May 01, 2018
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  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

ACLU of Maine v. United States DHS et al.

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Mar 30, 2018
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  • Youth Rights

State of Maine v. J.R.