Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


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KYR: Voting in Maine (Houlton)

Come see us in Houlton for a discussion on your voting rights in Maine!
Oct 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM (ET)
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KYR: Voting in Maine (Millinocket)

Join us at the Millinocket Memorial Library for a discussion on knowing your rights while voting!
Oct 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
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KYR: Voting in Maine (Presque Isle)

Come see us in Presque Isle for a discussion on your voting rights in Maine!
Oct 27, 2026 | 5:00 PM (ET)
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Democracy Update: Election Protection

Join the League of Women Voters of Maine and the ACLU of Maine for a primer on our election protection work and how to respond to threats to fair and free elections.
Oct 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM (ET)
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KYR: Voting in Maine (Fort Kent)

Come see us at the Fort Kent Public Library for a discussion about your voting rights in Maine!
Oct 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Federal Voting Rights

Join our Know Your Federal Voting Rights Training to learn what you can do to fight disinformation and understand what voter intimidation looks like in your community.
Oct 29, 2026 | 8:00 PM (ET)
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33rd Annual Scolnik Award Celebration

Join us on November 19, 2026, to celebrate Maine artist Ryan Adams and the people who strengthen civil rights and civil liberties in Maine.
Nov 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM (ET)

Past Events


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League of Women Voters Youth Council

ACLU of Maine Policy Fellow Alicia Rea will join the League of Women Voters of Maine Youth Council's monthly meeting with information on immigration and the rights of Maine people. This event is virutal via Zoom.  
Feb 17, 2026 | 7:00 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 | 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
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Screening: The Librarians

Jan 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Coffee and Conversation at Rock City Cafe

Join us for an informal meet and greet at Rock City Cafe in Rockland!
Jan 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM
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
Professor Anna Welch speaking at the 2025 Scolnik Award Reception

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

Oct 14, 2025 | 7:00 PM