Weekly Highlights July 28 – August 1
This week at the ACLU of Maine: Oral arguments in NHICS v. Trump at the federal appeals court, recapping the 2025 legislative session, a save-the-date for an upcoming event in Portland, and more!
Defending Equality, Liberty & Justice in Maine
News & Commentary
Fort Dix to Hold Thousands as Trump Militarizes Detention System
Turning military bases into massive tent detention sites is not only unnecessary and costly; it’s another dehumanizing spectacle designed to harm our communities.
Your Questions Answered: The Supreme Court's Impact On Our Rights
The court's rulings—and its shifting procedures—signal lasting threats to civil liberties.
PRESS RELEASES
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.
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.
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.
September 9, 2025 - 7:00pm
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ACLU National Board President Deborah Archer in Portland
Join us for a conversation with the ACLU's national board president for a talk on her recent book, Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality.
