Immigrant students have a right to public education, and schools have responsibilities to uphold these students' rights.

Immigration laws and policies are changing quickly. The information in this guide is current as of August 25, 2025. Any FAQs we update in the future will show the date they were last updated so you know what’s current.

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Know Your Rights

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Sep 12, 2025
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  • Immigrants' Rights|
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After Arrest at Portland School, ACLU of Maine Reminds School Communities They Have Rights

Knowing your rights is a powerful way to keep our communities as safe as possible in the face of rapidly changing immigration enforcement practices.