Immigrants' Rights

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.

Immigrants' Rights Collage

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

We're Taking "Operation Catch of the Day" to Federal Court

We're holding federal agents accountable for violating a Portland resident's civil rights during the reckless operations in January 2026.
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Police ICE agent in blue monotone treatment

ACLU of Maine, Other Advocates Sue Federal Officers for Violent Abduction of Lawful Immigrant During January ICE Crackdown

The case could re-establish the ability to hold federal agents accountable under state law. Advocates are representing an engineer who was violently abducted in downtown Portland.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Holding Federal Officials Accountable
News & Commentary
Protect Immigrants

Ask Portland City Council to Protect Due Process and Immigrants' Rights

Portland City Council is considering an ordinance to protect due process and immigrants’ rights – and they need to hear from you. A final vote is expected on April 27. Take action now.
News & Commentary
Legal Director Cecillia Wang

3 Key Takeaways from the Trump v. Barbara Oral Arguments

On April 1, we traveled to D.C. to defend birthright citizenship in front of the Supreme Court.
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Apr 2026

Defending Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court

President Trump has targeted immigrants since his first day in office, and his efforts to eliminate birthright citizenship are at the center of his cruel agenda to redefine who gets to be an American. But the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to children born in the United States — and President Trump is not above the Constitution.