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Protect Voting Rights in Maine: Vote NO on Question 1

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. You can help protect voting rights by voting NO on Question 1.
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Join Us to Celebrate this Year's Scolnik Award Recipient!

Gather over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music to celebrate and honor the work happening throughout Maine to defend civil rights and liberties.
Nov 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM
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2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act

A snapshot of 12 busy and exciting months at the ACLU of Maine.
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ACLU of Maine Investigating Unlawful CBP Traffic Stop and Detention

The organization filed a complaint to uncover information about an unlawful traffic stop involving overreach, racial profiling, and retaliation against a Maine resident.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Criminal Legal Reform, Civil Rights and Liberties

Press Releases

Nov 05, 2025

ACLU of Maine Announces 2025 Justice Louis Scolnik Award Recipient

Established in 1989, the award honors the legacy of Justice Louis Scolnik and will be presented to Professor Anna Welch at a celebration in Portland on Wednesday, November 12.

Oct 31, 2025

What They’re Saying: Nonprofit organizations urge their members to vote “no” on Question 1

Leaders of nonprofit organizations from across Maine are urging their members to vote “no” on Question 1 this November.

Oct 30, 2025

ACLU of Maine Investigating Unlawful CBP Traffic Stop and Detention

The organization filed a complaint to uncover information about an unlawful traffic stop involving overreach, racial profiling, and retaliation against a Maine resident.

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Join Us to Celebrate this Year's Scolnik Award Recipient!

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, for the 2025 Scolnik Award Reception. Gather over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music to celebrate and honor the work happening throughout Maine to defend civil rights and liberties.
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Defending Freedom of Speech - Smith v. Trump

On April 11, 2025, the ACLU and ACLU of Maine filed a lawsuit on behalf of two human rights advocates who, because of an executive order signed by President Trump, have been forced to stop humanitarian work with the International Criminal Court.