Action Alert:

Take action for Maine’s immigrant communities, workforce, public safety, and future

Since March 2025, Maine’s state and local law enforcement have handed over at least 40 Maine residents and workers to immigration officers at minor traffic stops based on their suspected immigration status alone. The chilling effect of Maine’s law enforcement collaborating with ICE puts the rights and safety of Maine residents at risk, harms our workforce and economy, destroys public trust, and diminishes our state’s future.

Last spring, the Maine legislature passed LD 1971, a bill which would ensure that Maine’s state and local law enforcement resources aren’t being diverted to assist the federal administration in its mass deportation agenda. That bill is currently sitting on Governor Mills’ desk. When the next half of the Maine legislative session starts in January, Governor Mills has 3 days to either veto this bill or let it become law.

The collaboration between ICE and state and local law enforcement is tearing families apart—families like Andres’. Andres is a 17-year-old from Lewiston who was on his way to his first day of a new job in construction. His uncle was driving, and Andres was just a passenger when the car was pulled over by Maine State Police for alleged speeding. Instead of calling his parents, police called immigration officers and handed Andres over to them. Andres has no criminal record. He was incarcerated in a detention center, separated from his mother and siblings, for approximately six months.

If you have time, please write to Governor Mills in your own words about why it is important to you that Maine’s public safety resources not be spent on mass deportation. If you can’t personalize the whole message, you can personalize the first sentence in the sample message below

Dear Governor Mills,

I am writing to urge you to let LD 1971 become law because [insert your own words here about why you want Maine to protect immigrant communities and not spend Maine law enforcement resources assisting in mass deportation].

This bill will protect the rights and safety of Maine’s immigrant communities and send a message that Maine values and needs all its residents. Our state and local law enforcement resources should not be diverted to assist the federal government in its cruel mass deportation agenda. We call on you to use your power to protect all Maine people and our future.

PLEASE NOTE: Noncitizens and citizens alike can take part in this action. Maine's governor represents all of us, regardless of immigration status. You do not need to identify your immigration status when sending your message. If you are a noncitizen, feel free to leave out any personal details. As always, make the decision that is right for you.