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.

Federal Appeals Court Arguments in Challenge to Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

The federal appeals court in Boston will hear arguments in NHICS v. Trump on Friday, August 1, at 3 p.m.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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

Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order, Certifies Nationwide Class Protecting All Impacted Families

The ruling stems from a nationwide class-action lawsuit filed June 27, immediately after a Supreme Court ruling that potentially opened the door for partial enforcement of the executive order.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Thursday: Federal Court Hearing in New Nationwide Class-Action Lawsuit Challenging Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal court in New Hampshire will hear arguments in our new nationwide class-action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Groups File Nationwide Class-Action Lawsuit Over Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

The new lawsuit comes in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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