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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.

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Court Case
Sep 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
Aug 8, 2017
Image of Gov. Lepage's facebook with red "BLOCKED" stamp
  • Freedom of Expression

Leuthy et al. v. LePage

Court Case
May 18, 2017
People standing in polling booths on election day
  • Voting Rights

FOAA: Election Integrity Commission

Court Case
Apr 12, 2017
People moving through airport with luggage
  • Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Maine, et al. v. United States CBP, et al.

Court Case
Oct 18, 2016
Scales of Justice
  • Criminal Legal Reform

Filler v. Kellett (amicus brief)

Court Case
Sep 8, 2016
Traffic stop with police car and flashing lights
  • Criminal Legal Reform

State of Maine v. Micah Day

Court Case
Nov 24, 2015
health care provider
  • 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
Client in general assistance case
  • Immigrants' Rights

Juma v. Mayhew