Weekly Highlights June 9 – 13
This week at the ACLU of Maine: Anti-abortion bills are officially defeated in Augusta, we continue defending our client against unlawful deportation orders, and we're joining the community to rally for our...
Defending Equality, Liberty & Justice in Maine
News & Commentary
From Day One, Trump's Immigration Agenda Has Grown More Extreme
Trump has sought every way to terrorize entire communities in a hunt for our immigrant neighbors that will put all of our civil liberties in danger. As the ACLU prepares for the fight ahead, we offer three key...
What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights
Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.
PRESS RELEASES
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.
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.
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.
