Press Releases

Federal Court Allows Maine Man to Pursue Full Immigration Appeal, Pauses Habeas Hearing

The court’s decision ensures Eyidi Ambila will not be deported while he litigates his case in immigration court.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Maine Challenges Indefinite ICE Detention of Maine Resident

The indefinite ICE detention of a Maine resident is a clear violation of his Fifth Amendment right to due process. 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Maine Must Pass Laws to Protect Public Safety Resources From Being Used for Mass Deportation

LDs 1259 and 1971 would prioritize public safety and ensure local resources are used for local needs – not the president’s mass deportation agenda.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Documents Detail Wells Agreement with ICE Ahead of Budget Meeting

The town board is considering its next budget as residents warn of increased costs and liabilities, decreased community safety.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU Defense of International Students Continues Despite Trump Announcement

The Trump administration announced today that it would reinstate records for international students to study in the United States as it develops a “framework” for visa terminations – but our case continues.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Maine, Others File Class Action Challenging Status Terminations Against International Students

The lawsuit is challenging the Trump administration’s unilateral termination of international students’ status, which disrupts studies, risks deportation, and harms Maine communities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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.

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Denounce New England ICE Detentions

New England states, including Maine, are more likely to be used in President Trump’s mass deportation effort as the government begins detaining immigrants in a New Hampshire federal prison.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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.