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Court Case
Feb 20, 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 will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026.
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.
Court Case
Feb 27, 2026
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  • Disability Rights|
  • +1 Issue

United States v. Maine – Protecting Youth Disability Rights

The State of Maine has a troubling history of failing to protect children with disabilities. After the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation that found Maine was discriminating against children with disabilities, the DOJ sued the state. The state and DOJ reached a settlement agreement that strengthened protections for Maine’s children under federal disability rights law. The ACLU of Maine and its partners are now fighting to ensure that settlement remains in place and its protections are upheld.

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Oct 18, 2016
Scales of Justice
  • Criminal Legal Reform

Filler v. Kellett (amicus brief)

Court Case
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