Maine GOP lawmakers blame new state law for potential federal immigration operations

By: AnnMarie Hilton, Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Republican legislators are blaming Gov. Janet Mills for the rumored increase in immigration operations in Maine because she allowed a new law to limit local cooperation with federal agents.

“This is what happens when you have a Governor who puts political brinkmanship over the safety of Maine citizens,” Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart (R-Aroostook) said in a statement Thursday. “Her actions place law enforcement and the general public at heightened risk.”

Stewart specifically mentioned …

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