Press Releases

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.

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

Court Orders Maine to Provide Counsel and Create Plan to End Constitutional Crisis

We're presenting arguments on how Maine can end widespread Sixth Amendment violations. When the state chooses to charge a person with a crime, it is the state's responsibility to provide effective assistance of counsel to all who cannot afford their own.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

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.