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

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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

Know Your Rights: Back to School

July Updates: ICE Out laws and Major Court Victories

Dive into the biggest news in our July e-newsletter, including our victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, how you can help get ICE out of Maine, and more.

By Molly Curren Rowles, Maggie Nugent

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The Supreme Court Term in Review

Catch a recording of our discussion covering the court's role and what these decisions mean for Maine.

By Carol Garvan, Zachary Heiden, Molly Curren Rowles, Aaron Rosenblum

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2025 Legislative Report: Building a Firewall for Freedom in Maine

The 2025 legislative session presented critical opportunities for Maine lawmakers to push back against the federal government’s attempts to disrupt our legal system and roll back our rights. Learn more about this year's top priorities and where we go from here.

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Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket

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Weekly Highlights June 30 – July 4

This week at the ACLU of Maine: Reflections on the Fourth of July and what we can learn from Frederick Douglass, SCOTUS agrees to hear two ACLU cases, an upcoming webinar on the biggest Supreme Court decisions of 2025, and more. 

Weekly Highlights March 3-7

The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action

The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.

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Weekly Highlights June 23 - 27

This week at the ACLU of Maine: The state legislature wraps up its session, SCOTUS hands down major decisions, Maine upholds its strongest-in-the-nation internet privacy laws, and more. 

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