The Brief: Your September Update

Voting deadlines, fall events, back to school rights, and important legal and policy updates: here's the latest from the ACLU of Maine

By Aaron Rosenblum, Maggie Nugent

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Enforcing ICE Out of Maine Laws, How You Can Help

We're holding public officials accountable to the law – and you can help.

By Samuel Crankshaw, Michael Kebede

Protect Immigrants

How We're Safeguarding the Midterm Elections

We're prepared to safeguard the midterm elections. Here's what you need to know.

By Molly Curren Rowles

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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

Beware of Other License Plate Surveillance Companies Besides Flock

Flock deserves the heat it’s getting, but switching to another provider won’t necessarily improve anything

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Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops

The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.

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The Fight to Protect Maine Voter Data Heads to the First Circuit

The Trump administration is not sharing the true reasons for wanting sensitive voter data: to unlawfully build a national voter database to disenfranchise voters. We're fighting back.

By Samuel Crankshaw

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Purr-Suing Justice So @CatsOnACouch Attend a Vice-Presidential Event in Brewer

After V.P. Vance announced a vice-presidential event in Brewer, we immediately asked the federal court for a preliminary injunction requiring the government to let Amanda McGonigle attend.

By Anahita Sotoohi

McGonigle v Curran