News & Commentary
Jan 25, 2026
Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, Explained
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the act, which is a rarely used power that Congress intended only for extreme emergencies. We break down what this means for our civil liberties.
Jan 20, 2026
One Year In: Defending the Constitution Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we fought back and what comes next.
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Jan 10, 2026
The Day in Photos: Mainers Protest ICE
On Saturday, Jan. 10, Mainers took to the streets in communities throughout the state to protest ICE's violent and reckless actions.
Dec 30, 2025
Thank you, Maine!
As we round out the year, we'd like to say thank you. Thank you, Maine, for making our work possible and for inspiring us every day. We can't wait to see you in 2026.
Dec 30, 2025
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
This year’s most-read ACLU stories trace a nation grappling with military overreach, attacks on the press, threats to immigrant and transgender communities, and the fight for justice in response.
By 13 February 2024_ACLU of Maine Public Records Request to Caribou High School and RSU 39 Regarding Plans to Fingerprint Students
Dec 19, 2025
Court Rules Trump Administration is Illegally Denying Bond Hearings in ACLU of Maine Case
A federal court has once again ruled that the Trump administration is breaking the law – this time by denying people the opportunity to challenge their ongoing ICE detention.
Dec 15, 2025
Weekly Highlights December 8 - 12
The latest from the ACLU of Maine: We're going to court to again to protect Maine people's privacy, Rockland votes on a key ordinance, and new public records show how our state is cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
By Maggie Nugent
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