Two Republicans voted no, and Collins was not one of them.
ICE
A Kennebunk resident has been in ICE custody for 8 months. His friends are advocating for his release.
Hossam ‘Maha’ Mohamed has been moved between 6 facilities since he was detained in August. His supporters fear for his health and what might happen if he is deported to Egypt.
Waterville officials may limit cooperation with ICE agents
The city council will consider an ordinance modeled after Portland’s to prohibit police and all municipal employees from cooperating with federal immigration operations.
The bills that Maine lawmakers passed — and didn’t pass — this year
This is the last session under Gov. Janet Mills, who has seen Democrats control the Legislature for her entire 8-year tenure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.