Sep 13, 2025
Weekly Highlights September 7 – 13
Catch up on the latest news from the ACLU of Maine.
Catch up on the latest news from the ACLU of Maine.
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Sep 12, 2025
After Arrest at Portland School, ACLU of Maine Reminds School Communities They Have Rights
Knowing your rights is a powerful way to keep our communities as safe as possible in the face of rapidly changing immigration enforcement practices.
Knowing your rights is a powerful way to keep our communities as safe as possible in the face of rapidly changing immigration enforcement practices.
Sep 4, 2025
Lawmakers Can't Turn Classrooms Into Sunday Schools
From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The ACLU is fighting back to defend church-state separation and students’ rights.
From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The ACLU is fighting back to defend church-state separation and students’ rights.
Sep 3, 2025
Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops
The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.
The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.
Aug 29, 2025
Weekly Highlights August 25 – 29
After a short summer break, the ACLU of Maine is back in action with a victory from Maine's highest court, a new back-to-school toolkit, and preparations for several upcoming events!
After a short summer break, the ACLU of Maine is back in action with a victory from Maine's highest court, a new back-to-school toolkit, and preparations for several upcoming events!
Aug 19, 2025
I’m Hearing About More Pushback Against Flock, Fueled by Concern Over Anti-Immigrant Uses
Policymakers are beginning to recognize that the boundaries between local surveillance and the Trump Administration are hard to maintain.
Policymakers are beginning to recognize that the boundaries between local surveillance and the Trump Administration are hard to maintain.
