Racial Justice
Our history has shown us that it’s not enough to take racist policies off the books if we are going to achieve true justice. When our systems hold some people back, they hold all of Maine back.
Criminal Legal Reform
The ACLU of Maine seeks to end excessively harsh criminal law policies that disproportionately affect poor people and people of color and stand in the way of a just and equal society.
Freedom of Expression
The ACLU of Maine is committed to protecting and expanding First Amendment freedoms through its work on a variety of issues including political protest, online expression and journalists' rights
Privacy
The ACLU of Maine works to increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and opposes government overreach into our private lives.
Immigrants' Rights
The protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person in this country, not just those who were born here.
Civil Rights and Liberties
The ACLU of Maine works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the United States and Maine Constitutions guarantee everyone in the Pine Tree State.
Disability Rights
Striving for an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities, where they are valued, integrated members of society with full access to education, homes, health care, jobs, voting, and beyond.
Government Transparency
Government openness and transparency are cornerstones to a healthy democracy.
Indigenous Justice
Indigenous Justice encompasses a multitude of racial, political, economic, and environmental issues. We are committed to supporting tribal communities, and following their lead, as they work to uphold their sovereignty, autonomy, and dignity.
LGBTQ Equality
We work to ensure lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people can live openly and enjoy equal rights and personal autonomy. We advocate for non-discrimination laws and policies, and oppose attempts to legalize discrimination.
Maine State Legislature
The ACLU of Maine works on a variety of issues in the Maine State Legislature to protect and expand the civil rights and liberties of all people in the Pine Tree State. All of our work is done through a racial justice lens.