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Aug 11, 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.
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Jan 8, 2026
Robbins Graphic
  • 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.
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. – 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.

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Sep 11, 2015
Street median with City of Portland sign
  • 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.
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