Press Releases

Civil Rights Organizations Urge Students, Parents, and Staff to Know Their Rights Ahead of School Start

The ACLU of Maine, EqualityMaine, and GLAD Law have released a comprehensive guide ranging from LGBTQ+ and immigrant students’ rights to staff free speech and student protest.

Court Agrees Trump Administration’s ICC Sanctions Likely Violate Advocates’ First Amendment Rights

The court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the administration from punishing two human rights advocates for speaking to the ICC.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Sanctions Targeting ICC

We're suing the Trump administration for silencing human rights advocates who share information with the International Criminal Court – a clear violation of our clients' First Amendment rights.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

Federal Employees File Class-Action Complaint Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Targeting Employees for DEI Activities

The class action complaint, led by a federal worker in Maine, cites violations of the First Amendment and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

After Trump Threats, ACLU of Maine Sends Letter of Support to Public Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech

The informational letter offers guidance following White House actions targeting free speech.

Bangor Median Ban Threatens First Amendment Rights

An ordinance passed Monday threatens free speech rights and targets unhoused residents under the guise of public safety.

Bangor Loitering Ban Violates First Amendment

A proposed ordinance before the Bangor City Council would restrict free speech under the guise of public safety.

We're Asking Maine's Supreme Judicial Court to Uphold First Amendment Rights

We filed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing part of a Maine law infringes on free speech.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

We're Demanding Public Schools Stop Book Bans, Protect Students' Rights

The organized national campaign to ban books featuring people of color and LGBTQ people has been exported to Maine. We're demanding Maine schools protect students' rights to speak and access information freely.