The First Circuit for the U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court’s order blocking enforcement of the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship – a blatant violation of the 14th Amendment.

A federal court ordered the man released, finding the government had unlawfully jailed him and denied him a bond hearing, a violation of federal law.

The ruling comes after the ACLU of Maine filed a habeas petition on behalf of a man held without bond. The organization has now filed a related class action.

The ACLU of Maine and partner organizations urge the court to reject harmful modifications on an earlier settlement aimed at strengthening Maine's children's behavioral health system. 

Following reports of unidentified law enforcement arresting near a Portland public school, the ACLU of Maine is reminding parents, students, and school leaders that knowing their rights is a powerful way to keep our communities as safe as possible.

The decision in State of Maine v. McLain clarifies that police must obtain a clear waiver of rights during interrogations, expanding state-level protections even as federal courts have weakened Miranda rights.

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.

The federal appeals court in Boston will hear arguments in NHICS v. Trump on Friday, August 1, at 3 p.m.

The court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the administration from punishing two human rights advocates for speaking to the ICC.