ACLU of Maine Investigating Unlawful CBP Traffic Stop and Detention
The organization filed a complaint to uncover information about an unlawful traffic stop involving overreach, racial profiling, and retaliation against a Maine resident.
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Maine Law Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Case on Right to Counsel
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments following the state’s appeal of a ruling requiring it to uphold the Sixth Amendment right to counsel.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
The First Circuit for the U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court’s order blocking enforcement of the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship – a blatant violation of the 14th Amendment.
ACLU of Maine Client Released from Unlawful Immigration Detention
A federal court ordered the man released, finding the government had unlawfully jailed him and denied him a bond hearing, a violation of federal law.
Judge Rules CBP Likely Violated Due Process, ACLU Files Related Class Action
The ruling comes after the ACLU of Maine filed a habeas petition on behalf man held without bond. The organization has now filed a related class action.
Advocates Oppose Efforts to Weaken Settlement for Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System
The ACLU of Maine and partner organizations urge the court to reject harmful modifications on an earlier settlement aimed at strengthening Maine's children's behavioral health system.