Press Releases

Civil Rights Organizations Urge Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff to Know Their Rights as the Academic Year Begins

The ACLU of Maine, EqualityMaine, and GLAD Law have released a comprehensive Know Your Rights guide reflecting recent changes in law, including immigrants’ rights under new ICE Out laws and LGBTQ+ rights.

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.

ACLU of Maine, Advocates Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks on Academic Freedom

The amicus brief filed before the First Circuit argues that the administration violated Harvard’s rights to free speech and academic freedom by unlawfully revoking federal funding.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

@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 Reacts to Possible ICE Surge, Shares New Know Your Rights Resources

The organization is sharing a quick reference guide so Maine residents can prepare for possible ICE encounters and find support if they or a loved one is detained.

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