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Apr 10, 2026
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Federal Agent Accountability

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.
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.
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Jan 8, 2026
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Robbins v. State of Maine – 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.

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May 21, 2020
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Denbow v. Liberty

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Apr 15, 2020
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Denbow v. State

The ACLU of Maine filed a petition for post-conviction review on behalf of Joseph Denbow. The petition challenges Mr. Denbow's prison sentence which, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, risks becoming a death sentence.
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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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Jun 12, 2019
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  • Reproductive Freedom

Jenkins v. Lynch - Abortion Access

We challenged a Maine law requiring that abortions be performed solely by physicians, unnecessarily blocking qualified advanced practice clinicians (APCs) from doing so. We dropped the case in June 2019 after Gov. Mills signed legislation ending the ban on qualified nurse practitioners and other APCs.
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Apr 30, 2019
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Smith v. Aroostook County - Prisoners' Rights

Aroostook County Jail denied medical treatment to incarcerated people with opioid use disorder, violating their rights under the Constitution and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In a major victory, a federal appeals court ordered the jail to provide our client with medication-assisted treatment, establishing the right for all in Maine and the First Circuit.
Court Case
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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Jun 6, 2018
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  • Privacy

FOAA: Portland Smart City Lights

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May 8, 2018
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  • Immigrants' Rights

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

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May 1, 2018
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  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

ACLU of Maine v. United States DHS et al.