Lewiston law enforcement work with federal immigration agency now limited

Lewiston to limit cooperation with ICE ahead of state law

The emergency temporary ordinance passed Tuesday prevents police and other staff from aiding civil immigration enforcement.

Lewiston Council Rushes “ICE” Emergency Ordinance Through on 5–2 Vote After Heated, Hour-Long Public Comment

LEWISTON, Maine — The Lewiston City Council voted 5–2 Tuesday night to approve an “emergency” ordinance restricting city employees, including the Lewiston Police Department, from assisting federal immigration enforcement, after a tense council debate and more than an hour of packed public comment that exposed a city sharply divided over ICE’s recent presence in Maine. [...] The post Lewiston Council Rushes “ICE” Emergency Ordinance Through on 5–…

Lewiston council bars city employees from cooperating with ICE

The 60-day emergency ordinance takes effect immediately.

Lewiston law enforcement work with federal immigration agency now limited

The Lewiston City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night in favor of an emergency ordinance that restricts interaction between the two groups.

Lewiston City Council passes ordinance to block city employees from working with ICE

The Lewiston City Council will talk about not cooperating with federal immigration officials Tuesday night.