News & Commentary
Apr 15, 2026
We're Taking "Operation Catch of the Day" to Federal Court
We're holding federal agents accountable for violating a Portland resident's civil rights during the reckless operations in January 2026.
By Carol Garvan, Maggie Nugent
Apr 10, 2026
Ask Portland City Council to Protect Due Process and Immigrants' Rights
Portland City Council is considering an ordinance to protect due process and immigrants’ rights – and they need to hear from you. A final vote is expected on May 4. Take action now.
Apr 08, 2026
3 Key Takeaways from the Trump v. Barbara Oral Arguments
On April 1, we traveled to D.C. to defend birthright citizenship in front of the Supreme Court.
By Carol Garvan
Mar 24, 2026
The ACLU of Maine is heading to the Supreme Court next week
We’ll be defending birthright citizenship at SCOTUS, a core American principle.
By Molly Curren Rowles
Mar 19, 2026
War tests our rights. The ACLU of Maine is ready.
Over our 106-year history, the work of the ACLU has always been vital – but during wartime, our work becomes especially urgent.
By Zachary Heiden
Mar 18, 2026
Lewiston Passes Ordinance to Strengthen Due Process, Immigrants' Rights
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.
By Maggie Nugent
Mar 12, 2026
Sanford is Refusing to Release Public Records. We Sued.
No government is above the law. Sanford must turn over their public records related to their police department's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
By Anahita Sotoohi
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