AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Portland, ME City Council Bars All City Employees from Assisting Federal Immigration Enforcement

Policy ID

PORME-LA-2026-5-4
Local Response
Portland,
ME
Legislative Action

Short Description

The Portland City Council passed an ordinance (7-1) prohibiting all city employees and resources from assisting, cooperating with, or facilitating any federal agency in an immigration enforcement operation, except where legally required by state or federal law or court order. By applying to all city staff rather than only law enforcement, it offers stronger protections than Maine’s new state law.

Date Adopted

05/04/2026

Updates

The Maine cities of Lewiston and Rockland passed nearly identical ordinances, with Bangor also considering similar language.

References

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