Rep. Grayson Lookner, a Portland Democrat, said he brought the proposal in response to recent incidents in Maine, including the September arrest of a parent outside a Portland school.
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Chellie Pingree says ICE blocking lawyers; calls for tour of southern Maine facility
The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Is all of Maine within U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s jurisdiction? | Fact brief
Within 100 miles of the border, CBP agents and Border Patrol officers have heightened authority.