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Nov 14, 2025
Weekly Highlights November 10 – 14
This week at the ACLU of Maine: Our Scolnik Award recap, an update on Rockland's ordinance on immigration enforcement, and more!
Nov 07, 2025
Weekly Highlights November 3 – 7
This week at the ACLU of Maine: A victory for voting rights, how local Maine towns can defend immigrants' rights and due process, and more!
By Maggie Nugent
Nov 02, 2025
Weekly Highlights October 27 – 31
This week at the ACLU of Maine: We're investigation an unlawful traffic stop by CBP in Presque Isle, and more.
By Maggie Nugent
Oct 31, 2025
Protect Voting Rights in Maine: Vote NO on Question 1
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. You can help protect voting rights by voting NO on Question 1.
By Alicia Rea
Aug 04, 2025
The Voting Rights Act at 60: A Legacy in Jeopardy, a Democracy at Risk
As the Voting Rights Act turns 60, its legacy is under siege – from courts, lawmakers, and a government retreating from enforcement. The battle to preserve it is now a fight for the future of democracy itself.
Jul 26, 2025
Accessible Voting is Under Attack 35 Years After the ADA
From restrictive legislation to inaccessible polling places, barriers persist that undermine the rights of voters with disabilities.
Jul 16, 2025
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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