This week on the podcast, Cate and Ben dive into the real-life impact of national immigration policies right here in Maine. They break down some recent high-profile ICE arrests, including a viral TikTok video out of Waldo County and the troubling case of a truck driver detained in Lewiston. They also take a hard look…
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Podcast: What Trump’s trade war means for Maine and more budget threats
On this episode of the podcast, Ben, Cate and Esther provide an overview on what’s happened at the federal level this past week — from Pres. Donald Trump’s unconstitutional threat to deport a Palestinian activist with a green card, to how the potential Canadian boycott of Maine would impact the state’s local businesses and overall…
As Trump attacks campus free speech, ACLU of Maine steps up to back UMaine system
The ACLU of Maine is stepping up to support the University of Maine system, offering guidance on how to protect academic freedom and equal access to education amid new federal pressures. The move comes in response to recent executive orders and public statements from the Trump administration, which have raised serious concerns about free speech…