Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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Day for Democracy

Executive Director Molly Curren Rowles will deliver the opening keynote address at the inaugural Day for Democracy, a day of education, dialogue, and action focused on protecting our democratic institutions, presented by a coalition of Southern Maine Indivisible groups.
May 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM (ET)
Event | Virtual
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Notes on the Votes: 2026 Legislative Session in Review

With Maine’s 132nd Legislature officially adjourned, the ACLU of Maine policy team is looking back at its work in the State House. Join us for highlights of this session’s major victories, ongoing challenges, and what’s next in the fight to protect and expand civil rights and liberties across Maine.
May 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
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Great Falls Pride

Join the ACLU of Maine at Great Falls Pride!
Jun 07, 2026 | 11:00 AM (ET)
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Immigration and Your Rights in Maine

Join our legal director, Carol Garvan, for a talk about immigrant rights in Maine.
Jun 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM (ET)

Past Events

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Protest: Stop Criminalizing Homelessness

Join us with housing advocates and unhoused residents to protest Portland City Council's continued criminalization of homelessness.
Sep 26, 2023 | 4:00 PM
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Opioid Response Summit

Too many who want treatment for substance use disorder cannot get the help they need. Mainers in all parts of the state need paths to seek support and thrive on their own terms.
Jul 20, 2023 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-Person
Church and State Must Be Separate

Church and State: Where are the boundaries?

Join ACLU of Maine's Zach Heiden with Building Bridges Maine for a discussion about the separation of church and state.
Jul 19, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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First Friday Volunteering

Hang out, do some work with staff and volunteers, and be in community with other people passionate about protecting civil rights!
Jul 14, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Day of Action in Augusta for Abortion Access

Join us in Augusta to support LD 1619 to protect and expand abortion access in Maine.
Jun 27, 2023 | 9:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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Day of Action in Augusta for Abortion Access

Join us in Augusta to support LD 1619 to protect and expand abortion access in Maine.
Jun 22, 2023 | 9:30 AM
Event | In-Person
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March with us for Portland Pride

Join us in the Portland Pride Parade!
Jun 17, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Juneteenth: A Change We're Waiting For (Lewiston)

Join us in Lewiston to celebrate Juneteenth with Maine Inside Out!
Jun 16, 2023 | 4:30 PM
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Day of Action in Augusta for Abortion Access

Join us in Augusta to support LD 1619 to protect and expand abortion access in Maine.
Jun 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM