Civil Rights and Liberties

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The ACLU of Maine works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the United States and Maine Constitutions guarantee everyone in the Pine Tree State.

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News & Commentary
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Thank you, Maine!

As we round out the year, we'd like to say thank you. Thank you, Maine, for making our work possible and for inspiring us every day. We can't wait to see you in 2026.
Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights: Protesting on Highway Overpasses

Here’s what you need to know before exercising your right to protest on a highway overpass in Maine.
News & Commentary
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Defending Due Process in the Face of ICE in Maine

Maine towns and cities do not have to be complicit in the president’s abuses of power and violations of our rights.
Press Release
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ACLU of Maine Investigating Unlawful CBP Traffic Stop and Detention

The organization filed a complaint to uncover information about an unlawful traffic stop involving overreach, racial profiling, and retaliation against a Maine resident.
Court Case
Mar 26, 2025

Stainnak v. Trump

The ACLU of DC is representing dozens of federal workers -- including a plaintfill from Maine -- who were targeted in Trump's purge of federal employees associated with DEI initiatives.