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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Love Our Constitution

Know Your Rights Training: ICE, Privacy, & Protests

Watch a recording of our January 21 Know Your Rights webinar. We speak to legal experts about our rights with ICE, our privacy, and protesting.
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Maine Law Court to Hear Appeal in Public Defense Case

The state is appealing a superior court order allowing the State of Maine to be named as a defendant in the case.
Issue Areas: Civil Rights and Liberties
Court Cases: Robbins v. State of Maine – Protecting the Right to Counsel
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.
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.