Press Releases

Shortly After Filing, Government Upholds @CatsOnACouch Creator’s Right to Attend Vance Event Today in Brewer

On Friday, the ACLU of Maine asked asked a federal court to ensure Amanda McGonigle could attend future official vice-presidential events without interference.

CatsOnACouch Creator Asks Court to Allow Her to Attend Upcoming Vance Events

Amanda McGonigle was prohibited from attending a taxpayer-funded event with Vice President Vance earlier this year in retaliation for her social media account mocking the VP.

@CatsOnACouch Instagram Creator Barred from JD Vance Event Sues, Alleges Violation of First Amendment Rights

Amanda McGonigle runs an account dedicated to mocking the vice president and conducting mutual aid efforts.

ACLU of Maine Sues Sanford for Withholding Records on ICE and CBP Collaboration

The organization is seeking records about traffic stops during which Sanford police turned a person over to ICE or CBP custody. Other Maine agencies have responded in full to 112 identical requests.

Maine Senate Passes Landmark Privacy Bill

The Senate passed data privacy legislation to limit sweeping surveillance and protect civil rights.  

Maine House Passes Landmark Privacy Bill

The Maine House of Representatives today passed LD 1822, a bill to support Fourth Amendment rights and protect personal data by limiting sweeping digital surveillance.

ACLU of Maine Finds Expanded Immigration Detainment, Demands More Information

The ACLU of Maine learned of increased ICE detention in Maine and is seeking more information about local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Municipal Risk Pool Ordered to Pay $130,000 in Public Records Case

A government entity has been ordered to pay $130,000 of our legal expenses after refusing to comply with an open records request.

Maine Supreme Judicial Court Finds Government Agency Acted In Bad Faith by Withholding Public Document

Our court victory has established a new standard to hold Maine's government accountable to the people.