News & Commentary
Sep 01, 2026
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.
By Molly Curren Rowles, Maggie Nugent
Dec 15, 2025
Weekly Highlights December 8 - 12
The latest from the ACLU of Maine: We're going to court to again to protect Maine people's privacy, Rockland votes on a key ordinance, and new public records show how our state is cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
By Maggie Nugent
Dec 05, 2025
Weekly Highlights December 1 – 5
The latest from the ACLU of Maine: Birthright citizenship case heading to the Supreme Court, a victory for disability rights in Maine, and former federal employees sue over First Amendment violations.
By Samuel Crankshaw
Dec 05, 2025
Court Preserves Landmark Victory for Disability Rights in Maine
Following our intervention, a federal court has preserved a landmark agreement to reform the children's behavioral health system and uphold youth disability rights in Maine.
By Carol Garvan
Jul 26, 2025
Accessible Voting is Under Attack 35 Years After the ADA
From restrictive legislation to inaccessible polling places, barriers persist that undermine the rights of voters with disabilities.
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