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Over our 106-year history, the work of the ACLU has always been vital – but during wartime, our work becomes especially urgent.

The ordinance, supported by the ACLU of Maine, offers stronger protections than LD 1971 to preserve local resources for local priorities and prevent all city staff from participating in federal abuses of power.

No government is above the law. Sanford must turn over their public records related to their police department's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Following days of unprecedented violence by ICE in our streets, we welcome reports that ICE's dangerous surge operation in Maine is winding down.

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Mainers took to the streets in communities throughout the state to protest ICE's violent and reckless actions.

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.

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.

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.

AP report reveals how the agency uses AI and mass surveillance across the nation to target, detain, and seize money from innocent drivers