Featured Cases


Court Case
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.
Court Case
Jan 8, 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.

All Cases


55 Court Cases
Court Case
Oct 14, 2019
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  • Freedom of Expression|
  • +1 Issue

Norris v. Cape Elizabeth School District, et al.

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

Casey et al. v. Yarmouth

Court Case
Nov 5, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Aroostook County

Court Case
Jul 26, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Fitzpatrick, et al.

Court Case
Jun 6, 2018
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  • Privacy

FOAA: Portland Smart City Lights

Court Case
May 8, 2018
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  • Immigrants' Rights

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

Court Case
May 1, 2018
Greyhound bus with open door and American Flag decal
  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

ACLU of Maine v. United States DHS et al.

Court Case
Mar 30, 2018
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  • Youth Rights

State of Maine v. J.R.

Court Case
Mar 14, 2018
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  • Youth Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Ali v. Long Creek, et al.