Joel Andre was released from federal custody this week and arrived in Portland on Thursday with his mother and sister.
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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.
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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 inLocal & State, 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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Judges order release of 2 workers detained in Skowhegan immigration bust
The 2 were among a group of about a dozen workers heading to Backyard Farms in Madison.
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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.
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Single mother among those detained in Skowhegan immigration raid
The operation was the second time in recent weeks that agents reportedly detained several immigrants working at Backyard Farms in Madison.
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How do you explain ICE to your child? Immigrant families are having ‘The Talk’
For generations, Black Americans have prepared their children for the realities of racism. As ICE expands its reach, more parents are navigating similar conversations.
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Maine ICE observers say agents threatened to put them on ‘domestic terrorist’ watchlist
Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan have filed a federal suit accusing agents of recording them while they were observing immigration raids, violating their First Amendment rights.
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Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?
As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.