Weekly Highlights July 14 - 18

This week at the ACLU of Maine: A victory in our First Amendment case against the Trump administration, a look back on the 2025 legislative session, Know Your Rights while protesting, events, and more!

Weekly Highlights March 3-7

60 Years Later: How a Civil Rights-Era Defamation Case Empowers the Press

From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom

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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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Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket

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Weekly Highlights June 9 – 13

This week at the ACLU of Maine: Anti-abortion bills are officially defeated in Augusta, we continue defending our client against unlawful deportation orders, and we're joining the community to rally for our rights.

Weekly Highlights March 24-28

What Is Due Process?

The Trump administration's latest attack on our rights threatens our ability to defend ourselves from injustice. We won't stand for it.

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Weekly Highlights April 28 – May 2

This week at the ACLU of Maine: May Day march, uncovering immigration enforcement in Wells, protecting voting rights, and more.

Weekly Highlights March 24-28

Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive

The “Dear Colleague Letter” seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.

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Weekly Highlights: April 7 – 11

This week at the ACLU of Maine: We sued Trump (again), a recap of last week's Hands Off! events, what's happening in the legislature, and more!

Weekly Highlights March 24-28