Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
A federal court will hear arguments in our case against Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship and stripping certain babies born in the U.S. of their citizenship.
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Federal Court Hearing Arguments in Challenge to Birthright Citizenship Ban
A federal court will hear arguments in our case against Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship and stripping certain babies born in the U.S. of their citizenship.
ACLU of Maine Beginning Three-Day Trial Over Right to Counsel
We're presenting arguments on how Maine can end widespread Sixth Amendment violations. When the state chooses to charge a person with a crime, it is the state's responsibility to provide effective assistance of counsel to all who cannot afford their own.
Press Briefing on Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit
Join us for a virtual press briefing on our lawsuit against Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship – a constitutional guarantee in the 14th Amendment.
We're Suing the Trump Administration for Trying to End Birthright Citizenship
Birthright citizenship is the principle that every baby born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. Trump's executive order violates the plain language of the 14th Amendment, puts newborns in harm’s way, and flouts fundamental American values.
ACLU of Maine to Carry Forward Dr. King’s Legacy in Second Trump Presidency
Today marks a contradictory occasion: the inauguration of President Trump and the celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we move into the new administration, we must carry forward Dr. King’s legacy of non-violent action to extend the promises of our founding documents to all.