Lewiston City Council Approves Emergency Ordinance Limiting City Cooperation with ICE
Policy ID
LWN-LA-2026-2-18
Local Response
Lewistown,
ME
Legislative Action
Federal Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement
Short Description
The city council of Lewiston, ME passed an emergency ordinance on a 5-2 vote to prohibit city employees from cooperating with ICE agents. The emergency measure followed weeks of a federal immigration enforcement surge in the area.
Date Adopted
02/18/2026
Updates
The City Council approved a measure in March to make the emergency ordinance effectively permanently. The original ordinance was in effect for 60 days.