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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
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  • 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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Mar 30, 2018
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  • Youth Rights

State of Maine v. J.R.

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Mar 14, 2018
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  • Youth Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Ali v. Long Creek, et al.

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Aug 8, 2017
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  • Freedom of Expression

Leuthy et al. v. LePage

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May 18, 2017
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  • Voting Rights

FOAA: Election Integrity Commission

Court Case
Apr 12, 2017
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  • Immigrants' Rights

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

Court Case
Oct 18, 2016
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Filler v. Kellett (amicus brief)

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Sep 8, 2016
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

State of Maine v. Micah Day

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Nov 24, 2015
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  • Reproductive Freedom

Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center v. Lambrew - Abortion Access

Maine banned coverage for abortion care for people insured by MaineCare. We sued because a person’s wealth should never determine their reproductive freedom. We dropped the case after Gov. Mills signed LD 820, requiring public and private insurance plans that cover prenatal care to also cover abortion care.
Court Case
Sep 11, 2015
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  • Freedom of Expression

Cutting v. Portland - Free Speech

We sued the City of Portland for restricting constitutionally protected free speech by banning people from expressing themselves on public medians. A federal appeals court struck down the ban in a major victory for free speech.