Colby College Screening: The Librarians - ACLU of Maine Join the ACLU of Maine at Colby College for a movie screening and panel discussion on our First Amendment rights.

Tuesday at 6: Join us at Colby College for a screening of The Librarians and a panel discussion featuring our engagement and education coordinator, Aaron Rosenblum. Details ⤵️

How the ACLU of Maine is Taking "Operation Catch of the Day" to Court YouTube video by ACLU of Maine

We're taking federal agents to court under state law. DHS can't invade our communities and terrorize our neighbors without accountability.

Read more about our case challenging civil rights violations from "Operations Catch of the Day" at tinyurl.com/mryzszz9

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States There was, unfortunately, nothing unusual about Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz's brutal abduction by masked immigration agents in January.

"Such accounts have become all too familiar since [Trump unleashed DHS] to assault, kidnap, and imprison anyone who appears Latino. What makes Carvajal-Muñoz’s story different is that he is fighting back against the agents who violated his rights – and stands a real chance of winning."

ACLU of Maine Suing Federal Agents for Civil Rights Violations During "Operation Catch of the Day" YouTube video by ACLU of Maine

FILED: We're in court to hold federal agents accountable for violating civil rights during "Operation Catch of the Day." Being a federal agent is not a license to ignore the Constitution.

Read more at ACLUMaine.org/CarvajalMunoz

Carvajal-Muñoz v. Ravencamp, et. al. – Holding Federal Officials Accountable - ACLU of Maine We’re suing federal immigration agents for abducting a Portland man and violating his civil rights during a surge of reckless federal operations in Maine.

Relying on nothing more than his appearance and the name registered to the vehicle, agents smashed our client's window, refused proof of his legal status, and held him for over 12 hours. No one is safe when federal agents can harm people without consequence.

Case details ⤵️

FILED: We're suing federal agents for abducting a Portland resident and violating his civil rights during "Operation Catch of the Day."

The Maine Civil Rights Act protects all people’s constitutional rights from officials’ abuses of power – whether they are local, state, or federal officers.

Ask Portland City Council to Protect Due Process and Immigrants' Rights - ACLU of Maine On April 13, Portland City Council will consider an ordinance to protect due process and immigrants' rights – and they need to hear from you. Take action now.

📢 PORTLAND: City council will vote on an ordinance to protect immigrants' rights and due process at its meeting on Monday, April 13. Council needs to hear from you.

Learn more and add your name urging the council to support Order 180-25/26 ⤵️

Maine Legislature Defeats Highway Surveillance Bill YouTube video by ACLU of Maine

NEW: Lawmakers defeated a bill to create surveillance systems on the Maine Turnpike. We hope lawmakers continue working with transportation safety experts to find other solutions that will keep our roads – and our right to move freely – safe.

Portland to consider placing further limits on local cooperation with ICE Councilors plan to vote on language similar to what has been approved in Lewiston and Rockland, which extends limitations to all city staff.

Communities are safest when all residents can trust that a call for help will result in help – not deportation. This proposal would prevent local resources from being weaponized against our immigrant neighbors in federal operations.

Opinion: Mainers don't want companies tracking them without their consent "Whether it's decisions about when to start a family or who we choose to start a family with, we don't want others involved in our personal, private decisions."

Simply using the internet shouldn't be a loophole for the government to bypass the Fourth Amendment. Maine needs LD 1822 to protect the Fourth Amendment, freedom of movement, reproductive rights, and immigrants' safety.

Read more from the leaders of the ACLU of Maine, Planned Parenthood, and ILAP ⤵️

Cecillia Wang Opening Arguments in Trump v. Barbara YouTube video by ACLU of Maine

Our national legal director, Cecillia Wang, led arguments in our case defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week. See pictures from the day, listen to the full arguments, and learn more at ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

The 14th Amendment is clear: People born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens. That’s why we sued the president and defended this bedrock American principle at the Supreme Court.

📸 Cecillia Wang, ACLU National Legal Director

Birthright Citizenship What's at stake as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order that would limit birthright citizenship?

LIVE at 11: Tune in for Maine Calling's discussion of birthright citizenship and this week's arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, featuring our legal director, Carol Garvan.

Listen live or catch the recording after the broadcast ⤵️

The president is trying to rewind American law back to the Civil War era. But we won’t let him.

Hear more about today’s arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court from one of our staff attorneys, Max Brooks ⤵️

We're at the Supreme Court today
challenging President Trump's attempt to dismantle birthright citizenship and upend the lives of hundreds of thousands of American-born children.

We have the 14th Amendment, SCOTUS precedent, and American values on our side.

Read more >> ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

Defending Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court - ACLU of Maine President Trump has targeted immigrants since his first day in office, and his efforts to eliminate birthright citizenship are at the center of his cruel agenda to redefine who gets to be an American. But the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to chi...

WEDNESDAY: We'll be at the U.S. Supreme Court defending the core American promise of birthright citizenship on April 1. Learn more + listen to the oral arguments live at 10 AM ⤵️

The 14th Amendment is clear: If you are born in the U.S., you are a U.S. citizen. We'll see the president in court on Wednesday to put this issue to rest.

Read more about our case and tune in for Supreme Court arguments on Wednesday at 10 AM >> ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

Our democracy has endured for 250 years – and we won’t stop fighting for it.

Over 100 years ago today, the Supreme Court affirmed that babies born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens in a case called Wong Kim Ark.

Next week, we'll be at the court defending this core American promise. Read more about our nationwide class action lawsuit at ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

When the government tries to silence our voices, we just get louder.

We had a great time joining No Kings protests in Bridgton, Ellsworth, and Portland.

SATURDAY: We're hitting the streets to loudly dissent and fight for our rights. Join us for No Kings protests in Bridgton, Ellsworth, and Portland, or find an event near you >> ACLUMaine.org/events

📸 Protesters in Portland, Jan. 2026

The Beat featuring Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. | ACLU YouTube video by ACLU

Born in the U.S.A.? This is your home.

We'll see the Trump administration at the Supreme Court next week to defend birthright citizenship. Read more about our nationwide class action lawsuit at ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

We just left court after arguments about Trump's attempt to access unredacted voter records. In over 20 states, the Trump administration is coming after voters' sensitive information and undermining election systems – but we're fighting back across the country.

Read more at ACLUMaine.org/USvBellows

If you're planning to protest at a No Kings rally this week, know your rights so you can peacefully make your voice heard.

Join the ACLU of Maine at events in Bridgton, Ellsworth, and Portland, and learn more about your rights at ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRights.

The Constitution, Supreme Court precedent, and federal law are clear: babies born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens.

We’re heading to the Supreme Court next week to protect this essential right. Read more about our nationwide class action lawsuit at ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

MONDAY: Join our national organizers for a Know Your Rights training ahead of the upcoming No Kings protests. Register to attend >> tinyurl.com/74n2u6vd

ACLU Attorney Cody Wofsy on Barbara v. Trump – Birthright Citizenship Case Before SCOTUS YouTube video by ACLU of Maine

The 14th Amendment is clear: If you are born in the US, you are a US citizen. The president tried to end birthright citizenship, but we won't let that happen. We'll see the administration at the Supreme Court on April 1.

Read more about our nationwide class action lawsuit at ACLUMaine.org/Barbara

ACLU sues City of Sanford, Sanford Police Department over FOAA records request The American Civil Liberties Union in Maine is suing Sanford and the city's police department.

"Without those kinds of records, it's impossible for anyone to ever know the details of an interaction between a police officer and a member of the public," ACLU of Maine Staff Attorney Anahita Sotoohi said.

Next week, we the people are protesting the administration's attacks on our rights. Join the ACLU of Maine at protests in Bridgton, Ellsworth, and Portland, or find an event near you.

See all locations and more information at ACLUMaine.org/events

Lewiston restricts local involvement with immigration enforcement • Maine Morning Star Another Maine city has restricted local assistance with federal immigration enforcement to a greater extent than a forthcoming state law. The Lewiston City Council passed an ordinance 5-2 on Tuesday n...

Public safety is built on trust, not fear. This ordinance will ensure Lewiston officials serve Lewiston residents and are not complicit in federal abuses of power.