Gov. Mills to decide whether Maine should strengthen tenant rights amid immigration fears

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 689

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Legislation to strengthen tenant rights in Maine as a result of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement surge is headed to the governor’s desk.

The Democratic majorities of the Maine House of Representatives and Senate passed the bill, which protects against the disclosure of renters’ personal information with the intent to intimidate, along party lines this week after heated debate.

“If this bill were narrowly tailored to deal with ICE only, I wouldn’t be …

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