Live updates: Lewiston mayor says ICE presence has increased
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Key Points:
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity has increased in Maine, with confirmed heightened presence in Lewiston and reports of activity in Portland and Biddeford, causing community concern and social media sightings.
- Local officials, including the mayors of Lewiston and Biddeford, have urged calm, emphasized constitutional rights, and sought clarity on ICE operations, while some schools have taken precautionary measures such as brief lockouts and increased security.
- Community groups have responded with protests and suspended activities like pickup soccer games due to fears of ICE targeting, and schools are implementing training sessions to prepare staff for potential interactions with immigration enforcement.
- The Penobscot Nation chief urged tribal members to carry tribal identification amid concerns that ICE agents may not
