Press Releases

ACLU of Maine, Advocates Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks on Academic Freedom

The amicus brief filed before the First Circuit argues that the administration violated Harvard’s rights to free speech and academic freedom by unlawfully revoking federal funding.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

ICE Out of Maine Laws Take Effect in One Week, Limiting State Involvement in Immigration Operations

Join a press briefing on Tuesday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m., with the ACLU of Maine, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Maine Equal Justice, and Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

New ACLU Report Documents Widespread Violence by Immigration Agents

The report documents intentional changes that have created state-sanctioned violence across the nation, examining over 1,200 incidents in eight states.

Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford

A person was killed in an interaction with ICE agents in Biddeford on Monday morning.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

@CatsOnACouch Instagram Creator Barred from JD Vance Event Sues, Alleges Violation of First Amendment Rights

Amanda McGonigle runs an account dedicated to mocking the vice president and conducting mutual aid efforts.

Appeals Court Rules Private Schools Receiving State Funds Cannot Discriminate

The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected arguments from religious schools asserting they should be exempt from laws prohibiting discrimination based on faith, gender identity, and sexual orientation even when receiving state funds.

ACLU, Advocates Win Birthright Citizenship Case at Supreme Court

The court ruled President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment and federal law.

Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Access Maine’s Unredacted Voter File

The U.S. District Court ruled the federal government cannot compel the State of Maine to release sensitive voter information.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Privacy

Portland Council Limits Local Involvement in Federal Immigration Enforcement

The ordinance offers stronger protections than LD 1971. Portland joins Rockland and Lewiston as Waterville and Bangor consider similar measures.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights