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Jan 08, 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.
Court Case
Jan 08, 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.
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Dec 01, 2025
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  • Disability Rights|
  • +1 Issue

United States v. Maine – Protecting Youth Disability Rights

In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the State of Maine for violating young people's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Sep 08, 2016
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

State of Maine v. Micah Day

Court Case
Nov 24, 2015
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  • Reproductive Freedom|
  • +1 Issue

Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center et al. v. Lambrew

Court Case
Sep 16, 2014
ACLU clients Jill Walker and Sabatino Scattoloni
  • Freedom of Expression

Walker et al. v. Noyes

Court Case
Jul 17, 2014
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Juma v. Mayhew

Court Case
Sep 25, 2013
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  • Freedom of Expression

Cutting v. Portland