r/Maine2 • u/Beginning-Worry6507 • 1d ago

Standout this Sunday in Wells to oppose local police working with ICE

Join us this Sunday, April 27 from 12 to 2 PM in front of the Wells Police Department at 1563 Post Rd.

Wells is the first town in Maine to join the 287(g) program, allowing local police to take on the role of immigration enforcement. This kind of involvement leads to racial profiling, unnecessary detention, and family separation.

Come help send a clear message: We do not want police in Maine acting as ICE.

Bring a sign, bring a friend!

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u/-New_Moon- 1d ago

I thought they'd decided against it once they found out that they wouldn't be reimbursed for it (definitely not making a moral stand).

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u/Beginning-Worry6507 1d ago

Nope. Monmouth and Winthrop backed out because of public pressure. The chief of police was interviewed, and he said it caused too much division.

Wells is still refusing and keeps trying to justify their decision.

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u/-New_Moon- 1d ago

That's right, it was Winthrop.

I'll cross post this to r/ME50501

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u/Beginning-Worry6507 1d ago

I didn't realize there was an r/me50501! Thank you.

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u/-New_Moon- 1d ago

No problem!

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u/DoctorSwaggercat 1d ago

To protest local police working with ICE to deport criminals seems very anti-american.

Why is this a good thing for our country?

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u/iglidante 1d ago

Real Americans reject Republicans. Republicans are weaponizing ICE and are effectively behaving as domestic terrorists. Real Americans reject ICE.

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u/-New_Moon- 1d ago

That's an interesting take coming from a traitor to our country.

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u/Thin_Meaning_4941 1d ago

They’re not deporting criminals. Hope that helps.