Privacy

The ACLU of Maine works to increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and opposes government overreach into our private lives. We are working to bring privacy law up to speed with advancing technology, and bring government surveillance practices in line with the Constitution.

Privacy Issue Collage

The ACLU of Maine works to increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and opposes government overreach into our private lives. We are working to bring privacy law up to speed with advancing technology, and bring government surveillance practices in line with the Constitution.

The Latest


Press Release
Know your rights back to school

Civil Rights Organizations Urge Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff to Know Their Rights as the Academic Year Begins

The ACLU of Maine, EqualityMaine, and GLAD Law have released a comprehensive Know Your Rights guide reflecting recent changes in law, including immigrants’ rights under new ICE Out laws and LGBTQ+ rights.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights: Back to School

Back to School: A Know Your Rights Guide for Students, Faculty, & Staff

It's more important than ever for students, families, teachers, and school staff to know their rights and how to protect them.
News & Commentary
Know Your Rights: Back to School

Back to School 2026: A Know Your Rights Guide for Students, Faculty, & Staff

It's more important than ever for students, families, teachers, and school staff to know their rights and how to protect them.
News & Commentary
A police officer looking at data screens at front of a dark command center

Beware of Other License Plate Surveillance Companies Besides Flock

Flock deserves the heat it’s getting, but switching to another provider won’t necessarily improve anything

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Court Case
Aug 25, 2026

United States v. Bellows – Protecting Sensitive Voter Data

We're challenging the federal government’s attempt to access Maine’s unredacted voter file – including information like voters’ Social Security and driver’s license numbers.
Court Case
Aug 11, 2020

Holding Border Patrol Accountable – Drewniak v. US CBP

We sued the federal government in 2020 for unconstitutional border patrol checkpoints in northern New England. In 2023, Border Patrol agreed to stop operating a problematic checkpoint until January 1, 2025.
Court Case
Jun 6, 2018

FOAA: Portland Smart City Lights

Court Case
May 1, 2018

ACLU of Maine v. United States DHS et al.