Getting started.
Who this helps
Cases must involve civil liberties or constitutional rights issues. Submit a written request (max 1 page) by mail or online form.
How to get started
Submit a letter of no more than 1 page to ACLU of Maine, Attn: Legal Intake, PO Box 7860, Portland ME 04112, or use the online form. The ACLU reviews requests and contacts individuals if they can take the case.
How they can help.
The ACLU of Maine is the state's guardian of liberty, working in the courts, the legislature, and the public sphere to defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights for all Mainers. The organization provides legal advocacy for cases involving civil rights violations. Requests must be submitted by mail or through their online intake form.
- Constitutional rights litigation
- Civil liberties advocacy
- Immigrant rights defense
- Criminal justice reform
- Free speech protection
- Privacy and surveillance cases
- LGBTQ+ rights advocacy
What to have ready.
Written summary of your situation (1 page max). Any relevant court documents or correspondence.
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