How Maine’s new laws push back on Trump’s deportation agenda

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 1,385

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Maine enacted several new laws during the latest legislative session that aim to counter President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, codifying the pushback from local, community efforts.

There’s a ban on immigration agents entering public schools, state libraries and hospitals without a judicial warrant, and a measure to protect tenants against the disclosure of their personal information.

Gov. Janet Mills signed both into law last week. And earlier this month, she approved a measure …

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