News & Commentary
Oct 07, 2026
Case Closed: First Amendment Win for Cat Jokes and Criticizing Public Officials
We sued the government for denying a critic access to official events open for public registration. Now we have the government on record committing to treat her like anyone else.
By Maggie Nugent, Anahita Sotoohi
Oct 05, 2026
It's Time to Vote Early in Maine
Early in-person voting is open in Maine! Make your voice heard by November 3.
Oct 04, 2026
The Freedom to Read: Defending Libraries and Democracy Against Book Bans in Maine
This Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read – because democracy depends on open access to ideas.
By Aaron Rosenblum, Cathleen Miller, Maine Library Association
Oct 02, 2026
Celebrating Maine Artist Ryan Adams, Our 33rd Justice Scolnik Award Recipient
Join us on November 19 to celebrate Ryan and his work championing and amplifying civil rights issues across Maine through free expression.
By Molly Curren Rowles
Sep 30, 2026
Our Case Challenging Trump's ICC Sanctions Will Move Forward
A federal court will allow our case defending two human rights advocates to proceed. The president's executive order remains blocked, and our clients can continue their important human rights work as the case proceeds.
By Anahita Sotoohi, Samuel Crankshaw
Sep 28, 2026
Trump is Targeting Birthright Citizenship – Again. So We're suing – Again.
We already took Trump to the Supreme Court – and won. Now, he's targeting birthright citizenship with another unlawful executive order, flying in the face of the Court's June ruling.
By Maggie Nugent
Sep 24, 2026
The Brief: Your September Update
Voting deadlines, fall events, back to school rights, and important legal and policy updates: here's the latest from the ACLU of Maine
By Aaron Rosenblum, Maggie Nugent
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