News & Commentary

Amid President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war against Iran, ACLU experts break down who has the power to declare war — and how Congress can assert its war powers.

As we round out the year, we'd like to say thank you. Thank you, Maine, for making our work possible and for inspiring us every day. We can't wait to see you in 2026.

Maine towns and cities do not have to be complicit in the president’s abuses of power and violations of our rights.

This Banned Books Week, we’re teaming up with the Maine Library Association to defend the freedom to read – because democracy depends on open access to ideas.

Catch up on the latest news from the ACLU of Maine.

The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.

The court's rulings—and its shifting procedures—signal lasting threats to civil liberties.

At the ACLU’s Civil Rights in the Digital Age AI Summit, leaders convened to evaluate the civil rights landscape of artificial intelligence and tech, and how we can call for policies that center privacy, fairness, and equity.

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket