Press Releases

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

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