Press Releases

Superior Court Rejects State’s Attempt to Halt Relief for People Denied Right to Counsel

The court will move forward with habeas hearings to release people who have been jailed or charged and denied counsel as the state appeals to Maine’s highest court.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

Legislature Considering Bill to Protect Mainers’ Privacy, Empower Consumers

The legislation would implement sensible guardrails to ensure Maine consumers can choose how their data is used, protect civil rights, and limit undue government surveillance.
Issue Areas: Privacy

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.

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

Federal Employees File Class-Action Complaint Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Targeting Employees for DEI Activities

The class action complaint, led by a federal worker in Maine, cites violations of the First Amendment and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Expression

Trump Abuses Power by Withholding Millions to University of Maine System

The president’s actions violate the basic power sharing structures of our democracy.