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Know Your Rights: Back to School

Back to School 2026: A Know Your Rights Guide for Students, Faculty, & Staff

It's more important than ever for students, families, teachers, and school staff to know their rights and how to protect them.
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Key Legal Updates From a Busy Summer in Court

It's been a very busy in court. Catch up on some of the biggest highlights in cases ranging from freedom of speech and religion to voting rights and immigrants' rights.
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A person stands at a voting booth marked with an American flag and the word “VOTE” inside a community polling place. The room has wooden floors, orange stacked chairs, and colorful landscape paintings on the walls, with a small U.S. flag displayed nearby.

Your Vote, Your Schedule: It's Time to Request Your Absentee Ballot Online

Election Day may be a couple of months away, but it's already time to request a mail-in absentee ballot online!
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ICE Out of Schools and State Healthcare

For All Our Neighbors, We Need the “ICE Out of Schools” Law

When federal agents descended upon Maine for “Operation Catch of the Day," regular people leapt into action to protect their communities. Now Maine law has their back.

Press Releases

Sep 2, 2026

Civil Rights Organizations Urge Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff to Know Their Rights as the Academic Year Begins

The ACLU of Maine, EqualityMaine, and GLAD Law have released a comprehensive Know Your Rights guide reflecting recent changes in law, including immigrants’ rights under new ICE Out laws and LGBTQ+ rights.

Aug 25, 2026

ACLU of Maine Urges Federal Appeals Court to Protect Maine Voter Data

The brief argues the Trump administration has not stated the true purpose for requesting sensitive voter data.

Aug 24, 2026

Shortly After Filing, Government Upholds @CatsOnACouch Creator’s Right to Attend Vance Event Today in Brewer

On Friday, the ACLU of Maine asked asked a federal court to ensure Amanda McGonigle could attend future official vice-presidential events without interference.

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ICE Out of Maine

New ICE Out of Maine laws will keep rogue agents out of the places we live, learn, and heal. See how you can get involved to make sure state and local officials follow Maine's ICE Out laws.
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Featured Case

Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Holding Federal Officials Accountable
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We're suing federal immigration agents for abducting a Portland man and violating his civil rights.

The lawsuit could re-establish a crucial legal avenue for people to hold federal officials accountable under state law for violating constitutional rights.