An Act to Protect Workers in This State by Clarifying the Relationship of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies with Federal Immigration Authorities

This bill clarifies how state and local law enforcement agencies and state employees in Maine interact with federal immigration authorities. It generally prohibits these agencies from using their resources for immigration enforcement, such as detaining individuals based solely on immigration hold requests, but allows cooperation in cases of suspected criminal activity or other specific circumstances. The bill also sets rules for how law enforcement agencies must treat inmates regarding immigration status, including providing information about interviews and not restricting access to programs based on immigration status.

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