Weekly Highlights April 21 – 25
This week at the ACLU of Maine: We joined a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of international students, we're taking action against potential attacks on trans student athletes, and we're pushing back...
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News & Commentary
Five State and Local Entities Safeguarding Our Civil Rights
Governors, attorneys general, mayors, and other local officials are starting to vocally say no to President Donald Trump’s radical and dangerous agenda. Here’s why their roles are so crucial for our...
Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
The “Dear Colleague Letter” seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.
PRESS RELEASES
ACLU Defense of International Students Continues Despite Trump Announcement
The Trump administration announced today that it would reinstate records for international students to study in the United States as it develops a “framework” for visa terminations – but our case continues...
ACLU of Maine, Others File Class Action Challenging Status Terminations Against International Students
The lawsuit is challenging the Trump administration’s unilateral termination of international students’ status, which disrupts studies, risks deportation, and harms Maine communities.
ACLU of Maine Finds Expanded Immigration Detainment, Demands More Information
The ACLU of Maine learned of increased ICE detention in Maine and is seeking more information about local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
