ACLU of Maine
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Working in the State House, courts, and communities since 1968 to protect and expand the civil rights and liberties of all in the Pine Tree State.
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Support our work or become a member: ACLUMaine.org/Give
Did you know all of Maine is within the 100-mile zone? This means CBP claims broad authorities to conduct operations throughout the entire state. Whether you're a U.S. citizen or not, you still have important legal protections.
Learn more and know your rights >> ACLUMaine.org/100MileZone
Learn more and know your rights >> ACLUMaine.org/100MileZone
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Did you know all of Maine is within the 100-mile zone? This means CBP claims broad authorities to conduct operations throughout the entire state. Whether you're a U.S. citizen or not, you still have important legal protections.
Learn more and know your rights >> ACLUMaine.org/100MileZone
Learn more and know your rights >> ACLUMaine.org/100MileZone
If ICE is in your community or on the streets, remember: you have rights. Learn more about what you should do if ICE is at your home, in your community, or placing you under arrest.
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If ICE is in your community or on the streets, remember: you have rights. Learn more about what you should do if ICE is at your home, in your community, or placing you under arrest.
THURSDAY: Join us for this week's Great Falls Forum on immigration, featuring our policy director, Michael Kebede!
Info + more >> lplonline.org/events/17028/
Info + more >> lplonline.org/events/17028/
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
THURSDAY: Join us for this week's Great Falls Forum on immigration, featuring our policy director, Michael Kebede!
Info + more >> lplonline.org/events/17028/
Info + more >> lplonline.org/events/17028/
We had a great time with over 200 guests celebrating Professor Anna Welch, the 32nd recipient of our Justice Louis Scolnik Award! Read more about Professor Anna Welch's work as the founding director of Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We had a great time with over 200 guests celebrating Professor Anna Welch, the 32nd recipient of our Justice Louis Scolnik Award! Read more about Professor Anna Welch's work as the founding director of Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
Join us to celebrate on Wednesday! Tickets, student tickets, and sponsorships are on sale until Monday, Nov. 10, at 11:59pm. Buy your tickets now >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Join us to celebrate on Wednesday! Tickets, student tickets, and sponsorships are on sale until Monday, Nov. 10, at 11:59pm. Buy your tickets now >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
We're so excited to honor Professor Anna Welch with our 32nd Justice Louis Scolnik Award! But you don't have to take our word for it. See what her students and colleagues have to say.
Buy tickets to celebrate with us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
Buy tickets to celebrate with us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
November 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We're so excited to honor Professor Anna Welch with our 32nd Justice Louis Scolnik Award! But you don't have to take our word for it. See what her students and colleagues have to say.
Buy tickets to celebrate with us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
Buy tickets to celebrate with us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 >> ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
We're celebrating the 32nd Justice Louis Scolnik Award on Weds., Nov. 12! We're thrilled to honor Prof. Anna Welch, founding director of Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic.
Join us over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Tickets on sale through 11/10 at ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward.
Join us over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Tickets on sale through 11/10 at ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward.
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We're celebrating the 32nd Justice Louis Scolnik Award on Weds., Nov. 12! We're thrilled to honor Prof. Anna Welch, founding director of Maine Law's Refugee and Human Rights Clinic.
Join us over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Tickets on sale through 11/10 at ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward.
Join us over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Tickets on sale through 11/10 at ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward.
There's still time to VOTE NO on Question 1! Polls are open until 8pm, plus you can register to vote at your polling place or municipal office. Find your polling place, see what you need to register, and make a plan to vote >> ACLUMaine.org/Vote
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
There's still time to VOTE NO on Question 1! Polls are open until 8pm, plus you can register to vote at your polling place or municipal office. Find your polling place, see what you need to register, and make a plan to vote >> ACLUMaine.org/Vote
It's Election Day! Your voice is your power. Make a plan to vote, VOTE NO on Question 1, and spread the word. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to learn more.
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It's Election Day! Your voice is your power. Make a plan to vote, VOTE NO on Question 1, and spread the word. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to learn more.
Tuesday is Election Day! Make a plan to vote and VOTE NO on Question 1.
Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to:
✅ Know your rights
✅ Find your polling place
✅ View a sample ballot
✅ Track your mail-in/absentee ballot
✅ Learn more about Question 1
Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to:
✅ Know your rights
✅ Find your polling place
✅ View a sample ballot
✅ Track your mail-in/absentee ballot
✅ Learn more about Question 1
November 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tuesday is Election Day! Make a plan to vote and VOTE NO on Question 1.
Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to:
✅ Know your rights
✅ Find your polling place
✅ View a sample ballot
✅ Track your mail-in/absentee ballot
✅ Learn more about Question 1
Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to:
✅ Know your rights
✅ Find your polling place
✅ View a sample ballot
✅ Track your mail-in/absentee ballot
✅ Learn more about Question 1
Are you voting by mail? All absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to track your ballot or find a secure ballot drop box near you.
Questions or concerns? Contact the Election Protection Hotline by calling or texting 866-867-8683.
Questions or concerns? Contact the Election Protection Hotline by calling or texting 866-867-8683.
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Are you voting by mail? All absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to track your ballot or find a secure ballot drop box near you.
Questions or concerns? Contact the Election Protection Hotline by calling or texting 866-867-8683.
Questions or concerns? Contact the Election Protection Hotline by calling or texting 866-867-8683.
TODAY: Join the ACLU for Defending Freedom Against Authoritarianism live on YouTube at 5pm. Watch live >> tinyurl.com/47ab8nx6
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
TODAY: Join the ACLU for Defending Freedom Against Authoritarianism live on YouTube at 5pm. Watch live >> tinyurl.com/47ab8nx6
Houlton officials used surveillance cameras equipped with facial recognition technology to track people and vehicles. This clearly violated state law restricting when state and local governments can use this technology. Only after Houlton residents threatened to sue did the town remove the cameras.
October 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Houlton officials used surveillance cameras equipped with facial recognition technology to track people and vehicles. This clearly violated state law restricting when state and local governments can use this technology. Only after Houlton residents threatened to sue did the town remove the cameras.
MONDAY 10/27: Join us for an update on birthright citizenship. Hear from the legal teams involved in our coalition's lawsuit challenging Trump's illegal executive order restricting birthright citizenship, a blatant violation of the 14th Amendment.
Info + registration >> bit.ly/brc-webinar10-27
Info + registration >> bit.ly/brc-webinar10-27
October 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
MONDAY 10/27: Join us for an update on birthright citizenship. Hear from the legal teams involved in our coalition's lawsuit challenging Trump's illegal executive order restricting birthright citizenship, a blatant violation of the 14th Amendment.
Info + registration >> bit.ly/brc-webinar10-27
Info + registration >> bit.ly/brc-webinar10-27
NOV. 12: We’re thrilled to bring back our Scolnik Award to recognize leaders from across Maine! This year, we are proud to present the award to Professor Anna Welch, Founding Director of the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at Maine Law.
Come celebrate! Tickets + More: ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
Come celebrate! Tickets + More: ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
October 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
NOV. 12: We’re thrilled to bring back our Scolnik Award to recognize leaders from across Maine! This year, we are proud to present the award to Professor Anna Welch, Founding Director of the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at Maine Law.
Come celebrate! Tickets + More: ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
Come celebrate! Tickets + More: ACLUMaine.org/2025ScolnikAward
Election Day is right around the corner, and Question 1 is on every Maine ballot. It would upend safe and secure absentee voting like this.
Vote NO on Question 1 to save absentee voting. Make a plan to vote, track your ballot, and more by visiting ACLUMaine.org/Vote.
Vote NO on Question 1 to save absentee voting. Make a plan to vote, track your ballot, and more by visiting ACLUMaine.org/Vote.
October 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Election Day is right around the corner, and Question 1 is on every Maine ballot. It would upend safe and secure absentee voting like this.
Vote NO on Question 1 to save absentee voting. Make a plan to vote, track your ballot, and more by visiting ACLUMaine.org/Vote.
Vote NO on Question 1 to save absentee voting. Make a plan to vote, track your ballot, and more by visiting ACLUMaine.org/Vote.
Thousands of Mainers showed up to defend democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law – gathering in towns from the southern coast to The County. We had a great time joining in solidarity with Portland and Belfast.
October 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thousands of Mainers showed up to defend democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law – gathering in towns from the southern coast to The County. We had a great time joining in solidarity with Portland and Belfast.
If you're heading out to protest this weekend, know your rights so you can make your voice heard. Learn more at ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRights
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If you're heading out to protest this weekend, know your rights so you can make your voice heard. Learn more at ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRights
For a limited time only, you can support the ACLU of Maine by supporting local art. Check out these limited edition prints from artists Ryan and Rachel Adams, printed by Paper Tides of Phippsburg, and place your order by October 19. Info + more information >> ACLUMaine.org/PowerToThePeople
October 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
For a limited time only, you can support the ACLU of Maine by supporting local art. Check out these limited edition prints from artists Ryan and Rachel Adams, printed by Paper Tides of Phippsburg, and place your order by October 19. Info + more information >> ACLUMaine.org/PowerToThePeople
When our democracy is under attack, we hit the streets and get loud. There are protests in Maine from York to Presque Isle. You can find the ACLU of Maine at events in Portland and Belfast. Join a No Kings protest near you >> NoKings.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
When our democracy is under attack, we hit the streets and get loud. There are protests in Maine from York to Presque Isle. You can find the ACLU of Maine at events in Portland and Belfast. Join a No Kings protest near you >> NoKings.org
The First Amendment protects your right to read what you want, no matter what politicians or school officials say. Maine is not immune to book bans and challenges. Check out our banned books reading list, learn more about the freedom to read, and get involved >> ACLUMaine.org/BannedBooksWeek2025
October 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The First Amendment protects your right to read what you want, no matter what politicians or school officials say. Maine is not immune to book bans and challenges. Check out our banned books reading list, learn more about the freedom to read, and get involved >> ACLUMaine.org/BannedBooksWeek2025
Early voting is open! There are two statewide referendum questions on all Maine ballots, plus local races in some towns. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to make a plan and make your voice heard.
October 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Early voting is open! There are two statewide referendum questions on all Maine ballots, plus local races in some towns. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to make a plan and make your voice heard.
Did you know a question will be on your ballot this year that could completely upend absentee voting and restrict early voting? Join the weekend of action on October 4 and 5 to encourage Mainers to vote NO on Question 1.
Info + registration >> SaveAbsentee.me/get-involved/
Info + registration >> SaveAbsentee.me/get-involved/
October 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Did you know a question will be on your ballot this year that could completely upend absentee voting and restrict early voting? Join the weekend of action on October 4 and 5 to encourage Mainers to vote NO on Question 1.
Info + registration >> SaveAbsentee.me/get-involved/
Info + registration >> SaveAbsentee.me/get-involved/
NEW: Our client has been released after CBP unlawfully jailed him for several days. The federal government is systematically violating federal law to jail people without bond hearings.
CBP is not allowed to rewrite the law, and the courts agree.
CBP is not allowed to rewrite the law, and the courts agree.
October 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
NEW: Our client has been released after CBP unlawfully jailed him for several days. The federal government is systematically violating federal law to jail people without bond hearings.
CBP is not allowed to rewrite the law, and the courts agree.
CBP is not allowed to rewrite the law, and the courts agree.