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Celebrating the 32nd Scolnik Award Recipient!

We were delighted to bring back the annual Justice Louis Scolnik Award on November 12, 2025! This year, we proudly presented the Scolnik Award to Professor Anna Welch, Founding Director of the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at Maine Law.
Nov 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM
News & Commentary
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Weekly Highlights November 3 – 7

This week at the ACLU of Maine: A victory for voting rights, how local Maine towns can defend immigrants' rights and due process, and more!
News & Commentary
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Defending Due Process in the Face of ICE in Maine

Maine towns and cities do not have to be complicit in the president’s abuses of power and violations of our rights.
Publication | Report
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2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act

A snapshot of 12 busy and exciting months at the ACLU of Maine.

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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Know Your Rights: Customs and Border Patrol and the 100-Mile Border Zone

All of Maine is within 100 miles of the border, meaning CBP has broad authorities. Know your rights with CBP in Maine.
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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.