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Oct 17, 2025

Weekly Highlights October 14 – 17

This week at the ACLU of Maine: We announce the Scolnik Award Nominee, join us in protest this weekend, Know Your Rights, and more!

Oct 15, 2025

How NSPM-7 Seeks to Use "Domestic Terrorism" to Target Nonprofits and Activists

What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do

President Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.

Oct 12, 2025

Your Questions Answered: How to Push Back on Abuses of Power

From defending free speech to organizing locally, ACLU experts explain what actions actually work to hold the Trump administration accountable and protect democracy.

A person wearing a clear poncho displays a sign on their back that reads "HANDS OFF THE CONSTITUTION" while walking in the rain as they take part with thousands of other New Yorkers take part in the NO KINGS national day of action.

Oct 10, 2025

Weekly Highlights October 6 – 10

This week at the ACLU of Maine: Arguments at Maine's highest court, supporting local art and civil liberties, celebrating Banned Books Week, and preparing for the Scolnik Award to honor Mainers committed to...

Oct 7, 2025

The Freedom to Read: Defending Libraries and Democracy Against Book Bans in Maine

This Banned Books Week, we’re teaming up with the Maine Library Association to defend the freedom to read – because democracy depends on open access to ideas.

Oct 5, 2025

Support the ACLU of Maine by Supporting Local Art

Purchase a limited edition print by October 19 to support the ACLU of Maine and a collaboration among local artists.