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Justice Scolnik would have turned 102 today. For many years, he was the only ACLU volunteer lawyer in Maine. All that we are able to accomplish as an organization is because of what Lou Scolnik started.

Within hours of Donald Trump signing an order to end birthright citizenship, we sued. This week, we won arguments to block his illegal order as our case proceeds.

What executive orders can – and cannot – do, and why we have them in the first place

These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.

During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.

The ACLU’s commitments transcend election cycles and party politics. We are a nonpartisan organization with over 100 years of consistent advocacy for freedom and justice nationwide and 65 years in Maine. We are clear-eyed about the dangers posed by a second Trump presidency and the challenges ahead.

You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.

On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is normal.