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ME LD1259
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ambureen Rana
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Maine state and local law enforcement agencies and officers from entering into written or oral contracts, agreements, or arrangements with federal immigration enforcement authorities
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Specifically bars agreements that would grant federal immigration enforcement authority or powers to state/local law enforcement, including 287(g) agreements under 8 U.S.C. Section 1357(g)
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Creates new Chapter 415 in Title 25 of Maine Revised Statutes addressing agreements with federal immigration enforcement authorities
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Applies to all law enforcement agencies and officers as defined under existing Maine law (Title 5, section 4751)
Legislative Description
An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement
Procedures
Last Action
Reported Out: ONTP
3/13/2026