News & Commentary
Sep 28, 2026
Trump is Targeting Birthright Citizenship – Again. So We're suing – Again.
We already took Trump to the Supreme Court – and won. Now, he's targeting birthright citizenship with another unlawful executive order, flying in the face of the Court's June ruling.
By Maggie Nugent
Sep 24, 2026
The Brief: Your September Update
Voting deadlines, fall events, back to school rights, and important legal and policy updates: here's the latest from the ACLU of Maine
By Aaron Rosenblum, Maggie Nugent
Sep 18, 2026
Enforcing ICE Out of Maine Laws, How You Can Help
We're holding public officials accountable to the law – and you can help.
By Samuel Crankshaw, Michael Kebede
Sep 04, 2026
Key Legal Updates From a Busy Summer in Court
It's been a very busy summer in court. Catch up on some of the biggest highlights in cases ranging from freedom of speech and religion to voting rights and immigrants' rights.
By Carol Garvan
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
Aug 18, 2026
ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras But the Fix is In
The technology appears unlikely to constrain the immigration agencies; much more sweeping reforms are needed
Aug 17, 2026
Students and Faculty Have the Right to Speak Without Fear
We're asking a federal court to ensure that students and faculty on college campuses can engage in free speech without fear of retaliation.
By Samuel Crankshaw
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