News & Commentary
May 21, 2026
Trump Wants Maine Voters' Private Data. A Federal Court Just Stopped Him.
A U.S. district court has dismissed the federal government's lawsuit, blocking its demand for full access to Maine voters' sensitive personal information.
By Zachary Heiden, Maggie Nugent
May 21, 2026
Notes on the Votes: The 2026 Legislative Session in Review (Webinar)
With Maine’s 132nd Legislature officially adjourned, supporters joined a webinar to hear from the ACLU of Maine's policy team about its work in the State House.
May 11, 2026
Remembering Maine Civil Rights Pioneer Gerald E. Talbot
Gerald Talbot pioneered the fight for civil rights in Maine as a leader and the state's first Black legislator. He died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 94.
By Molly Curren Rowles
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
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