Featured Cases

Court Case
April 3, 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. The case was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026. A decision is expected in June or July.
Court Case
January 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
April 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

53 Court Cases
Court Case
November 5, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Aroostook County

Court Case
July 26, 2018
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Fitzpatrick, et al.

Court Case
June 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
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  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

ACLU of Maine v. United States DHS et al.

Court Case
March 30, 2018
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  • Youth Rights

State of Maine v. J.R.

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

Ali v. Long Creek, et al.

Court Case
September 20, 2017
Woman holding abortion access sign at a rally
  • Reproductive Freedom

Jenkins et al v. Lynch et al

The ACLU and Planned Parenthood filed suit challenging a provision in Maine law that requires that abortions be performed solely by physicians and blocks qualified advanced practice clinicians (APCs) from doing so, despite their rigorous post-graduate training and extensive clinical experience.
Court Case
August 8, 2017
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  • Freedom of Expression

Leuthy et al. v. LePage