Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
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Screening: The Librarians

After the screening, ACLU of Maine Chief Counsel Zach Heiden will join a panel discussion on our First Amendment right to access information.
Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
Protect Immigrants

Immigrants' Rights with ACLU of Maine

Learn about immigrants' rights, our work protecting due process for all, knowing your rights, and informing others of theirs.
Jan 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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ACLU of Maine’s Guide to Legislative Advocacy

Maine's 132nd legislature is in session! Join the ACLU of Maine policy team to learn how you can take action to influence policy on the issues that matter most to you. We'll lead a discussion with the ACLU of Maine's policy team on the different ways that Maine people can stay up-to-date on the bills being considered in Augusta this session, and what they can do to make their voices heard.
Feb 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
We Love Our Immigrant Neighbors

How ACLU of Maine Fights for Immigrants' Rights

Learn how we work in the courts and through public records to defend Maine people.
Feb 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | Virtual
ICE Out For Good

Know Your Rights Training: If ICE is at Your Door, Protecting Your Privacy, and Protesting Safely

Amid reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is escalating operations in Maine, it’s crucial that all Mainers know their rights. Join us for a live training to learn more about your rights – whether you’re protesting or concerned about ICE showing up at your door. In this training, you’ll be able to hear directly from legal experts at the ACLU of Maine, along with retired U.S. Magistrate Judge James Orenstein and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance. You can watch a recording of the webinar below.
Jan 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Event | Virtual
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Protest Safety, Know Your Rights, and De-Escalation Training

Jan 09, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Celebrating the 32nd Scolnik Award Recipient!

We were delighted to bring back the annual Justice Louis Scolnik Award on November 12, 2025! This year, we proudly presented the Scolnik Award to Professor Anna Welch, Founding Director of the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at Maine Law.
Nov 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
Noah Feldman

Standing up for the Rule of Law: How Do We Save It?

Oct 14, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Portland Stage: Eleanor Roosevelt's Legacy

Sep 26, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Constitution Day: Our Rights in Context [Camden]

Sep 23, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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ACLU at the Common Ground Fair

Sep 19, 2025 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Constitution Day: Our Rights in Context [Online]

Sep 17, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Event | In-person
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A Radical Queer Brunch: Know Your Rights for Students

Sep 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM