Immigrants' Rights

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The protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person in this country, not just those who were born here. The ACLU of Maine seeks to expand and enforce the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combat discrimination.

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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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No Troops in Our Street poster at a protest in Portland, Maine.

Rights Violated by ICE or Federal Agents? Let us know.

Let us know if ICE or other federal agents violated your rights to observe their actions.
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Love Our Constitution

ACLU of Maine Reacts to Possible ICE Surge, Shares New Know Your Rights Resources

The organization is sharing a quick reference guide so Maine residents can prepare for possible ICE encounters and find support if they or a loved one is detained.
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No Troops in Our Street poster at a protest in Portland, Maine.

Bill Limiting State, Local Support for Immigration Enforcement Becomes Law

LD 1971 will take effect later this year, clarifying the role of state and local law enforcement in civil immigration actions.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Case
Jan 08, 2026

Guerrero Orellana v. Hyde, et. al.

In September 2025, the ACLU of Maine, together with several partners, filed a class action lawsuit in federal court to challenge the widespread denial of bond hearings to people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As the complaint demonstrates, this denial upends decades of settled law and established practice in immigration proceedings.
Court Case
Jan 08, 2026

Barbara v. Trump – Class Action to Protect Birthright Citizenship

We're suing the Trump administration for trying to end birthright citizenship, a core American principle that is outlined in the plain language of the 14th Amendment.
Court Case
Apr 18, 2025

Pasula v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et al.

The ACLU has filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of over 100 students whose F-1 student immigration statuses were unlawfully terminated. We're asking the court to reinstate their F-1 student status so that they can continue their studies.
Court Case
Jan 08, 2026

NHICS v. Trump – Defending Birthright Citizenship

We're suing the Trump administration for issuing an executive order that blatantly violates the plain language of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.