The ACLU of Maine is trying to include the entire state in its lawsuit, not just its public defense leaders. The attorney general’s office says the state is immune.
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Some detained immigrants in New England wrongfully denied bond hearings, federal judge rules
A handful of civil rights groups successfully argued that the Trump administration has illegally denied bond to ‘potentially thousands’ of immigrants in New England.
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Shenna Bellows asks judge to dismiss Trump lawsuit over Maine voter rolls
The state’s motion to dismiss says the Trump administration has not said why it wants voters’ personal information.
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Birthright citizenship case involving Maine ACLU heads to Supreme Court
The case deals with an executive order by President Trump that would deny children born in the United States of citizenship if their parents are not American citizens.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Gov. Mills, attorney general rally support for ‘Rule of Law’ during forum at USM in Portland
Harvard professor Noah Feldman also addressed the audience during the event at the University of Southern Maine Tuesday night.
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Civil rights groups file in court raising alarm over settlement changes for disabled children’s services
The group, including Disability Rights Maine and the ACLU, contend enforcement of the settlement is being weakened.
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Mainer temporarily allowed to resume human rights work while suing over Trump sanctions
Matthew Smith sued the administration over economic sanctions it imposed on the International Criminal Court.
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Judge says man held by ICE at Cumberland County Jail to stay in US pending deportation appeal
Immigration officials say they have travel papers that will let them send Eyidi Ambila to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine says that’s not enough.
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Student visa freeze leaves Maine colleges and universities unsure about fall enrollment
The Trump administration on Tuesday said the State Department wants to ramp up scrutiny of applicants’ social media activity.
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Judge halts deportation of Maine resident who filed complaint over wrongful detention
The Department of Justice said it began the deportation process for Eyidi Ambila after he challenged the constitutionality of his detention at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland last week.