Following reports of unidentified law enforcement arresting near a Portland public school, the ACLU of Maine is reminding parents, students, and school leaders that knowing their rights is a powerful way to keep our communities as safe as possible.
The decision in State of Maine v. McLain clarifies that police must obtain a clear waiver of rights during interrogations, expanding state-level protections even as federal courts have weakened Miranda rights.
The ACLU of Maine, EqualityMaine, and GLAD Law have released a comprehensive guide ranging from LGBTQ+ and immigrant students’ rights to staff free speech and student protest.
The federal appeals court in Boston will hear arguments in NHICS v. Trump on Friday, August 1, at 3 p.m.
The court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the administration from punishing two human rights advocates for speaking to the ICC.
The ruling stems from a nationwide class-action lawsuit filed June 27, immediately after a Supreme Court ruling that potentially opened the door for partial enforcement of the executive order.