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As many gather at this time of year to pause and take stock of all we’re grateful for, we’d like to say thank you for making our work possible. Catch up on what your support helped make happen in our 2025 Annual Report ⤵️
2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act - ACLU of Maine
A snapshot of 12 busy and exciting months at the ACLU of Maine.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
As many gather at this time of year to pause and take stock of all we’re grateful for, we’d like to say thank you for making our work possible. Catch up on what your support helped make happen in our 2025 Annual Report ⤵️
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.
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations. See more in the ACLU's holiday conversation guide ⤵️
The ACLU’s Holiday Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations. See more in the ACLU's holiday conversation guide ⤵️
Teachers and staff: as the Trump administration carries out a "mass deportation" agenda, make sure you're prepared to protect your immigrant students' rights.
See our full guide covering the rights of students, teachers, and staff ⤵️
See our full guide covering the rights of students, teachers, and staff ⤵️
Know Your Rights: Back to School - ACLU of Maine
Politicians are attacking students' and teachers' rights throughout the country, including here in Maine – but as the Supreme Court ruled in 1969, students do not "shed their constitutional rights to…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Teachers and staff: as the Trump administration carries out a "mass deportation" agenda, make sure you're prepared to protect your immigrant students' rights.
See our full guide covering the rights of students, teachers, and staff ⤵️
See our full guide covering the rights of students, teachers, and staff ⤵️
Trump’s sanctions against the ICC silence Americans trying to help investigate and prosecute the gravest international crimes – so we sued.
The First Amendment protects our clients' right to speak openly and share information with the ICC. See more about their work and our lawsuit ⤵️
The First Amendment protects our clients' right to speak openly and share information with the ICC. See more about their work and our lawsuit ⤵️
PBS News Hour | How Trump sanctions imposed on the ICC are taking its toll | Season 2025
How sanctions imposed by Trump are taking a toll on the International Criminal Court
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November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Trump’s sanctions against the ICC silence Americans trying to help investigate and prosecute the gravest international crimes – so we sued.
The First Amendment protects our clients' right to speak openly and share information with the ICC. See more about their work and our lawsuit ⤵️
The First Amendment protects our clients' right to speak openly and share information with the ICC. See more about their work and our lawsuit ⤵️
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power | ACLU
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
We honor those we lost by continuing our fight for justice.
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BREAKING: A federal court blocked Texas from implementing its new congressional map that discriminates against voters of color for the 2026 midterm elections.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
BREAKING: A federal court blocked Texas from implementing its new congressional map that discriminates against voters of color for the 2026 midterm elections.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
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/
Earlier this week, Rockland's council took the first step to limit the city’s role in federal immigration enforcement. A final vote is expected on 12/8. Rockland is showing that Maine communities do not have to be complicit in the president's abuses of power and violations of our rights.
Rockland Council Gives Initial OK to Law to Limit City's Assistance to Immigration Officers
ROCKLAND — The City Council gave preliminary approval Monday night, Nov. 10, to a local ordinance that bars municipal employees from assisting federal immigration agents unless there is a judicial
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November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Earlier this week, Rockland's council took the first step to limit the city’s role in federal immigration enforcement. A final vote is expected on 12/8. Rockland is showing that Maine communities do not have to be complicit in the president's abuses of power and violations of our rights.
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
Donald Trump promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in US history. Now, ICE and CBP have violated the rights of thousands of immigrants and US citizens.
But our communities are not powerless. See how Maine's elected leaders can take action ⤵️
But our communities are not powerless. See how Maine's elected leaders can take action ⤵️
Defending Due Process in the Face of ICE in Maine
Maine towns and cities do not have to be complicit in the president’s abuses of power and violations of our rights.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Donald Trump promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in US history. Now, ICE and CBP have violated the rights of thousands of immigrants and US citizens.
But our communities are not powerless. See how Maine's elected leaders can take action ⤵️
But our communities are not powerless. See how Maine's elected leaders can take action ⤵️
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.
VICTORY: Maine voters have overwhelmingly rejected Question 1. It would have upended absentee voting and implemented some of the strictest mandatory voter ID requirements in the nation. By defeating Question 1, Maine voters have maintained access to the ballot box.
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
VICTORY: Maine voters have overwhelmingly rejected Question 1. It would have upended absentee voting and implemented some of the strictest mandatory voter ID requirements in the nation. By defeating Question 1, Maine voters have maintained access to the ballot box.
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
Did you vote with a mail-in/absentee ballot? All ballots must be received by 8pm TODAY. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to track your ballot and make sure it's counted.
If you haven't returned your ballot, it's too late to mail it. Take it to a ballot drop box or your municipal office by 8pm.
If you haven't returned your ballot, it's too late to mail it. Take it to a ballot drop box or your municipal office by 8pm.
Voter Information Center
Make a plan to vote, track your mail-in ballot, and more.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Did you vote with a mail-in/absentee ballot? All ballots must be received by 8pm TODAY. Visit ACLUMaine.org/Vote to track your ballot and make sure it's counted.
If you haven't returned your ballot, it's too late to mail it. Take it to a ballot drop box or your municipal office by 8pm.
If you haven't returned your ballot, it's too late to mail it. Take it to a ballot drop box or your municipal office by 8pm.
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
Election Day is Tuesday. Save absentee voting and vote NO on Question 1. It would:
❌ Eliminate ongoing absentee voting for seniors and people with disabilities
❌ Cut early voting
❌ Invalidate tribal and student IDs for voting
❌ Restrict ballot drop boxes
Read more + make a plan to vote ⤵️
❌ Eliminate ongoing absentee voting for seniors and people with disabilities
❌ Cut early voting
❌ Invalidate tribal and student IDs for voting
❌ Restrict ballot drop boxes
Read more + make a plan to vote ⤵️
Protect Voting Rights in Maine: Vote NO on Question 1
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. You can help protect voting rights by voting NO on Question 1, a proposal that would make it harder for thousands of people across Maine to cast a ballot.
www.aclumaine.org
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Election Day is Tuesday. Save absentee voting and vote NO on Question 1. It would:
❌ Eliminate ongoing absentee voting for seniors and people with disabilities
❌ Cut early voting
❌ Invalidate tribal and student IDs for voting
❌ Restrict ballot drop boxes
Read more + make a plan to vote ⤵️
❌ Eliminate ongoing absentee voting for seniors and people with disabilities
❌ Cut early voting
❌ Invalidate tribal and student IDs for voting
❌ Restrict ballot drop boxes
Read more + make a plan to vote ⤵️
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.
FILED: We're demanding more information after CBP pulled over Hispanic motorists and assaulted a bystander who was legally observing the stop – just as the First Amendment allows.
October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
FILED: We're demanding more information after CBP pulled over Hispanic motorists and assaulted a bystander who was legally observing the stop – just as the First Amendment allows.
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.
It's been a busy year at the ACLU of Maine! Check out the biggest highlights in the 2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act
✅ Reflections from our executive director
✅ The year by the numbers
✅ Highlights from the courts and State House
✅ Original art by Portland-based artist Ryan Adams
✅ Reflections from our executive director
✅ The year by the numbers
✅ Highlights from the courts and State House
✅ Original art by Portland-based artist Ryan Adams
2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act
Catch up on the latest news from the ACLU of Maine's year of resilience and resolution.
www.aclumaine.org
October 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It's been a busy year at the ACLU of Maine! Check out the biggest highlights in the 2025 Annual Report: Freedom is an Act
✅ Reflections from our executive director
✅ The year by the numbers
✅ Highlights from the courts and State House
✅ Original art by Portland-based artist Ryan Adams
✅ Reflections from our executive director
✅ The year by the numbers
✅ Highlights from the courts and State House
✅ Original art by Portland-based artist Ryan Adams