This is the last session under Gov. Janet Mills, who has seen Democrats control the Legislature for her entire 8-year tenure.
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Civil engineer arrested by ICE during Maine surge sues federal agents
Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is in the country legally on an H-1B visa for work. His lawyers said agents broke his car window and held him for an entire day.
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New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges
A new batch of data released by the Deportation Data Project on Monday indicates that out of 192 people arrested by immigration officials in late January, just 12 had criminal convictions.
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After months away, Portland teen detained by ICE returns to the soccer field
Joel Andre was released from federal custody this week and arrived in Portland on Thursday with his mother and sister.
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Lewiston permanently limits city cooperation with ICE
The City Council Tuesday made permanent a temporary measure passed in February limiting city employees’ involvement with federal immigration enforcement agents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says
The Maine Center for Economic Policy warns that continued immigration enforcement could further damage an already weakened workforce.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine
Records obtained by the Press Herald reveal how local officials communicated with a federal officer, including on the surveillance of protesters, when more than 200 arrests were made in late January.
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Lewiston poised to permanently limit city cooperation with ICE
Councilors supporting the measure said it was needed because a new state law taking effect this summer applies only to law enforcement.
Posted inFood, Maine, Religion & Values
Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.