Gorham Considers Banning Town Employees from Assisting ICE | Portland Maine News

Gorham, Maine is poised to become the latest town in the state to block local employees from aiding federal immigration enforcement—except in cases with arrest warrants. Inspired by existing state laws and precedents in Portland and Lewiston, this proposed ordinance stems from Councilor Charlie Hamblen’s push to shield residents from what he sees as abusive immigration tactics. While the council narrowly approved sending the measure to a drafting committee—with only one dissenting vote—the final decision remains pending as officials prepare to shape the details of this bold new policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417c3286ddeca4ff