News & Commentary
Oct 16, 2026
This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake
The ACLU could have its busiest Supreme Court term ever, with potential cases on immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom in schools.
Oct 16, 2026
We Launched the First Comprehensive Civil Rights Review of Mass Deportations. Here’s How It’s Impacting Democracy.
ACLU breaks down findings from our latest report on how mass deportations are breaking our democracy.
Oct 07, 2026
Case Closed: First Amendment Win for Cat Jokes and Criticizing Public Officials
We sued the government for denying a critic access to official events open for public registration. Now we have the government on record committing to treat her like anyone else.
By Maggie Nugent, Anahita Sotoohi
Oct 05, 2026
It's Time to Vote Early in Maine
Early in-person voting is open in Maine! Make your voice heard by November 3.
Oct 04, 2026
The Freedom to Read: Defending Libraries and Democracy Against Book Bans in Maine
This Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read – because democracy depends on open access to ideas.
By Aaron Rosenblum, Cathleen Miller, Maine Library Association
Oct 02, 2026
Celebrating Maine Artist Ryan Adams, Our 33rd Justice Scolnik Award Recipient
Join us on November 19 to celebrate Ryan and his work championing and amplifying civil rights issues across Maine through free expression.
By Molly Curren Rowles
Sep 30, 2026
Our Case Challenging Trump's ICC Sanctions Will Move Forward
A federal court will allow our case defending two human rights advocates to proceed. The president's executive order remains blocked, and our clients can continue their important human rights work as the case proceeds.
By Anahita Sotoohi, Samuel Crankshaw
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