News & Commentary
Jan 30, 2026
ICE's Surge May Be Ending, But the Fight for Maine’s Safety Continues
Following days of unprecedented violence by ICE in our streets, we welcome reports that ICE's dangerous surge operation in Maine is winding down.
By Molly Curren Rowles
Jan 20, 2026
One Year In: Defending the Constitution Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we fought back and what comes next.
Jan 10, 2026
The Day in Photos: Mainers Protest ICE
On Saturday, Jan. 10, Mainers took to the streets in communities throughout the state to protest ICE's violent and reckless actions.
Dec 19, 2025
Court Rules Trump Administration is Illegally Denying Bond Hearings in ACLU of Maine Case
A federal court has once again ruled that the Trump administration is breaking the law – this time by denying people the opportunity to challenge their ongoing ICE detention.
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
Nov 26, 2025
New Report Highlights How CBP and Border Patrol are Becoming a Repressive Internal Intelligence Agency
AP report reveals how the agency uses AI and mass surveillance across the nation to target, detain, and seize money from innocent drivers
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