Featured Cases

Court Case
Apr 03, 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'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
Jan 08, 2026
Robbins Graphic
  • 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

53 Court Cases
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 08, 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

Court Case
Sep 25, 2013
Street median with City of Portland sign
  • Freedom of Expression

Cutting v. Portland