Public overwhelmingly backs bill to restrict ICE access to schools, hospitals, child cares

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,314

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Maine is considering a state-level version of the “sensitive locations” policy President Donald Trump revoked amid a national surge in immigration operations.

The bill drew overwhelming support during a public hearing in Augusta on Thursday from public officials, nurses whose patients are delaying care, educators whose students are staying home and people of color fearful of leaving their homes amid aggressive U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s activity.

Among the many changes Trump made …

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