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McGonigle v. Curran

Our Latest Claw-suit to Purr-tect the First Amendment

Just because some elected officials can’t take a joke doesn’t mean the government can ban people from making them.
News & Commentary
Birthright Citizenship Rally at SCOTUS

We Took the Fight for Birthright Citizenship to SCOTUS – and We Won

We took the president to SCOTUS to defend birthright citizenship – and we won.
Event | Virtual
Birthright Citizenship Rally at SCOTUS

Webinar: The Supreme Court Term in Review

The Supreme Court ruled on several major issues this year – from our case defending birthright citizenship to trans rights and voting rights. Join us for a discussion of the court's role and what these decisions mean for Maine and the nation.
Jul 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Publication | Open Records Request
Photo of a flock camera license plate reader

License Plate Readers and Public Surveillance

Maine law limits the use of ALPRs and other automated mass surveillance, but a company called Flock Safety has launched intensive marketing campaigns to towns throughout Maine.

Press Releases


@CatsOnACouch Instagram Creator Barred from JD Vance Event Sues, Alleges Violation of First Amendment Rights

Amanda McGonigle runs an account dedicated to mocking the vice president and conducting mutual aid efforts.

Appeals Court Rules Private Schools Receiving State Funds Cannot Discriminate

The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected arguments from religious schools asserting they should be exempt from laws prohibiting discrimination based on faith, gender identity, and sexual orientation even when receiving state funds.

ACLU, Advocates Win Birthright Citizenship Case at Supreme Court

The court ruled President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment and federal law.