Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.

Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.

Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level

The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.

Demonstrators stand outside the US Supreme Court to hear decisions over Indian Child Welfare Act.

Pride Month in Maine

Communities throughout Maine are gathering to celebrate pride. Find an event near you and get involved!

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This Week, Anti-Abortion Extremists Showed Us Who They Really Are

Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.

Protesters advocating reproductive rights gather at the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Maine Lawmakers Must Not Expand No-Knock Warrants

Maine lawmakers are attempting to roll back important restrictions on deadly no-knock raids, endangering both civilians and law enforcement.

Three police officers in green uniforms preparing to knock down a door.

Students Need More Support, Not More Police

Maine lawmakers are considering placing armed police in schools, ignoring what students really need to live in safe communities.

Chain link fence reading "Police-Free Schools"

Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright

At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.

The exterior of the Supreme Court.

Summer Blog Series: Legislative Wrap Up

After an unprecedented legislative session, the ACLU of Maine and our coalition partners have a lot to be proud of, and we still have lots of work ahead.

Summer Blog Series

EDITORIAL: Maine inmates should not have to wait for vaccines

The Portland Press Herald's editorial board endorsed prioritizing the nearly 3,000 adults and young people incarcerated in the state's jails and prisons for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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