Maine lawmakers advance state-level ‘sensitive locations’ immigration policy

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Lawmakers advanced a bill on Wednesday that would create a state-level version of the “sensitive locations” policy that President Donald Trump revoked.

Among the many changes Trump has made to immigration policy was rescinding guidelines that protected certain areas — such as schools, hospitals, places of worship — from immigration enforcement.

It had been in effect across federal administrations of different political parties, including Trump’s first term, from 2011 through January 2025. However, …

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