Maine Halts Undercover ICE Plates as Communities Push Back
TL;DR
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows paused issuing undercover license plates for the U.S. Border Patrol/ICE amid fears of how the plates could be used, while not revoking existing plates. The move comes as residents protest anticipated federal enforcement and the ACLU offers guidance, with officials and activists warning against masked, unmarked tactics and calling for protections for immigrant communities.
- As Communities Say 'ICE Not Welcome,' Maine Halts Undercover License Plates for Federal Agents Common Dreams
- Immigrants prepare for their arrests and leave Lewiston ahead of ICE action Bangor Daily News
- Maine pauses undercover license plate requests amid ICE concerns WGME
- Border Patrol orders ‘rapid’ acquisition of cold-weather apparel for Maine’s sector Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram
- 'I'm scared for my colleagues, and I'm scared for my neighbors': Portland businesses prepare for potential ICE activity newscentermaine.com
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