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Supreme Court to Hear High-Stakes Maine Case on Birthright Citizenship

Immigrants’ rights advocates will argue critical case before the Supreme Court later this term. Courts have uniformly rejected President Trump’s attempts to strip away a core constitutional protection and blocked his birthright citizenship executive order.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Event | Virtual
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ACLU of Maine’s Guide to Legislative Advocacy

Maine's 132nd legislature is in session! Join the ACLU of Maine policy team to learn how you can take action to influence policy on the issues that matter most to you. We'll lead a discussion with the ACLU of Maine's policy team on the different ways that Maine people can stay up-to-date on the bills being considered in Augusta this session, and what they can do to make their voices heard.
Jan 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
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Multicultural protest collage with the Statue of Liberty and a message reading Immigrants are welcome here.

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.
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An individuals holding a sign saying "Voting Rights Are For People Not Parties," outside of the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments in the Voting Rights case Callais v. Landry.

ACLU of Maine Files Brief to Protect Maine Voters’ Private Information

The brief argues that federal and state law protect sensitive voter information that should not be shared with the federal government.
Issue Areas: Privacy, Voting Rights

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Maine Law Court to Hear Appeal in Public Defense Case

The state is appealing a superior court order allowing the State of Maine to be named as a defendant in the case.

Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful

The district court ruling reflects nationwide judicial consensus that new Trump administration policy violates the law.

ACLU of Maine Applauds Mills’ Commitment to Let Immigration Bill Become Law

LD 1971 will limit the use of local resources to support the president’s mass deportation agenda. It is set to become law without the governor’s signature.