Civil Rights and Liberties

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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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
Birthright Citizenship Rally at SCOTUS

We Took the Fight for Birthright Citizenship to SCOTUS – and We Won

We took the president to SCOTUS to defend birthright citizenship – and we won.
News & Commentary
Gerald Talbot

Remembering Maine Civil Rights Pioneer Gerald E. Talbot

Gerald Talbot pioneered the fight for civil rights in Maine as a leader and the state's first Black legislator. He died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 94.
News & Commentary
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The ACLU of Maine is heading to the Supreme Court next week

We’ll be defending birthright citizenship at SCOTUS, a core American principle.
News & Commentary
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War tests our rights. The ACLU of Maine is ready.

Over our 106-year history, the work of the ACLU has always been vital – but during wartime, our work becomes especially urgent.

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Campaign
Jul 2026

ICE Out of Maine

Maine communities are stronger and safer without ICE. See how you can get involved to make sure state and local officials follow Maine's ICE Out laws to keep this rogue agency out of the essential places where we live, learn, and heal.