Weekly Highlights June 16 – 20
This week at the ACLU of Maine: A victory for due process and immigrants' rights at the State House, all bills attacking trans rights are officially defeated in Augusta, and a devastating loss for trans...
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News & Commentary
Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong About Immigration Reform
Vargas shares with the ACLU the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
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...
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.
