What we’re monitoring: ICE in Maine • Child Welfare • Gun Safety
ICE demanded Maine sheriff’s employment records following his criticism of arrest
The subpoena came a day after Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce blasted immigration agents for arresting one of his guards.
Calais officials say measure governing relationship between local, federal law enforcement is mere ‘politics’
The City Council delayed a vote on a resolution urging the governor to veto the measure, which became law without her signature, because several supportive councilors were absent. A vote is planned for February.
ICE observers say immigration agents tried to intimidate them. One man is pursuing legal action
The Maine attorney general’s office and the ACLU of Maine both launched ways for people to report misconduct by immigration officers this week, amid reports that agents have followed observers home, fired paintball-like projectiles at cars and labeled one a “domestic terrorist.”
Maine’s ICE surge is over, but arrested immigrants remain scattered across the country
One of the several unknowns is what may happen to the more than 200 people that federal officials say were arrested in the first five days of the operation.
Susan Collins says ICE ended its enforcement surge in Maine
The senator said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told her that the “enhanced activities” are over.
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