LD1971

An Act to Protect Workers in This State by Clarifying the Relationship of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies with Federal Immigration Authorities

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Maine LD1971 clarifies the relationship between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities.

Maine LD1971 establishes rules for state and local law enforcement agencies regarding their interaction with federal immigration authorities. The bill prohibits these agencies from using resources to investigate, interrogate, detain, or arrest individuals for immigration enforcement purposes. It also restricts agencies from restricting access to educational programs or good behavior credits based on immigration status.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 9, 2025

12:30 PM

Hearing

Jun 4, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jul 8, 2025

Senate

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

Jun 18, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 18, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 574 (Yeas 74 - Nays 73 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)