New laws in Maine taking effect Wednesday limit police cooperation, information sharing with immigration agents
Maine passed laws that take effect this week to limit how police, schools, hospitals, and libraries share information with immigration agents. Supporters say the laws have become more urgent following a recent fatal shooting involving immigration enforcement. The laws aim to restrict federal immigration enforcement activity in the state.
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3 viewpointsNew laws in Maine taking effect Wednesday limit police cooperation, information sharing with immigration agents
New law limits when police in Maine can work with immigration enforcement agencies
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2 viewpointsNew laws curbing federal immigration efforts go into effect Wednesday
Maine laws aimed at curtailing federal immigration enforcement activity take effect this week