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Maine lawmakers blocked a bill banning masked ICE agents, citing transparency concerns after an unmarked arrest near a Portland school.
Maine lawmakers have rejected a proposed bill by Rep. Grayson Lookner that would have banned ICE agents from wearing masks during public interactions, citing concerns over transparency after an unmarked arrest outside a Portland school.
The 6-3 vote by legislative leaders, made during a limited session focused on emergencies and budget matters, prevented the bill from advancing despite Lookner’s argument that masked agents eroded public trust.
The decision comes amid national debate over immigration enforcement, with California enacting a similar law and the federal government challenging it.
Maine’s move reflects broader scrutiny of federal immigration practices, though no formal action was taken on the proposal.
Los legisladores de Maine bloquearon un proyecto de ley que prohibía a los agentes de ICE enmascarados, citando preocupaciones de transparencia después de un arresto sin identificación cerca de una escuela de Portland.