News & Commentary
Jun 11, 2025
From Day One, Trump's Immigration Agenda Has Grown More Extreme
Trump has sought every way to terrorize entire communities in a hunt for our immigrant neighbors that will put all of our civil liberties in danger. As the ACLU prepares for the fight ahead, we offer three key areas to watch.
Jun 09, 2025
What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights
Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.
Jun 06, 2025
Weekly Highlights June 2 - 6
This week at the ACLU of Maine: A key data privacy bill advances, march with the ACLU in the Portland Pride parade, and more upcoming events.
Jun 02, 2025
The Supreme Court Cases to Watch
This term, the court will issue decisions impacting immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.
May 30, 2025
Weekly Highlights May 25 – 31
This week at the ACLU of Maine: Updates on our lawsuit against illegal immigration detention in Maine, covering the Supreme Court term with the community in Machias, and preparing for Pride throughout Maine!
May 26, 2025
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.
May 22, 2025
Weekly Highlights May 19 - 23
This week at the ACLU: We filed a petition of habeas corpus on behalf of a Maine resident detained by ICE, we provided testimony on two immigration bills, and several anti-trans bills received intial votes in Augusta.
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