Immigrants' Rights

When the government has the power to deny legal rights and due process to one vulnerable group, everyone’s rights are at risk. The ACLU of Maine works to protect and expand the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combat discrimination.

Since the Trump administration launched a reckless and unchecked surge of immigration enforcement across the country, the ACLU has been fighting back against unconstitutional actions by federal officials. In Maine, we have challenged the administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, fought to secure due process and freedom for immigrants held in indefinite detention, sought accountability for abuse by federal immigration agents, and more.

In the State House, we also helped pass three ICE Out of Maine laws that protect our communities and ensure that local officials, agencies, and resources are not used to support reckless and chaotic federal immigration enforcement operations.

The protections in the U.S. Constitution extend to all people in the United States, regardless of legal status or citizenship. No matter who is in power, the ACLU of Maine will fight to preserve those protections through litigation, advocacy, public outreach, and education.