Trump Abuses Power by Withholding Millions to University of Maine System
The president’s actions violate the basic power sharing structures of our democracy.
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Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Denounce New England ICE Detentions
New England states, including Maine, are more likely to be used in President Trump’s mass deportation effort as the government begins detaining immigrants in a New Hampshire federal prison.
Court Orders Maine to Provide Counsel and Create Plan to End Constitutional Crisis
We're presenting arguments on how Maine can end widespread Sixth Amendment violations. When the state chooses to charge a person with a crime, it is the state's responsibility to provide effective assistance of counsel to all who cannot afford their own.
After Trump Threats, ACLU of Maine Sends Letter of Support to Public Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech
The informational letter offers guidance following White House actions targeting free speech.
ACLU Urges Lawmakers to Support Speedy Trial Protections
Maine is one of only seven states without a law outlining specific timelines to ensure that criminal cases proceed fairly and efficiently. The right to a speedy trial is critical to the presumption of innocence and the fair administration of justice.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
A federal court will hear arguments in our case against Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship and stripping certain babies born in the U.S. of their citizenship.