Lewiston, Maine, 禁止当地警察协助联邦移民执法工作60天, Lewiston, Maine, banned local police from aiding federal immigration enforcement for 60 days to protect immigrant trust amid rising fears.

Lewiston市议会于2026年2月18日通过了一项为期60天的紧急法令,禁止包括警察在内的城市雇员与ICE这样的联邦移民当局合作。 The Lewiston City Council passed a 60-day emergency ordinance on February 18, 2026, banning city employees, including police, from cooperating with federal immigration authorities like ICE. 这项经核准的5-2措施旨在在新的州法律生效之前填补一个空白,新的州法律同样将限制地方参与移民执法。 The measure, approved 5-2, aims to fill a gap before a new state law takes effect, which will similarly restrict local involvement in immigration enforcement. 该市的警察部门已经没有与移民及就业局协调,也没有收到目标名单。 The city’s police department already does not coordinate with ICE or receive target lists. 这项法令回应了移民居民对社区信任和恐惧的关切,特别是在最近联邦在缅因州采取执法行动之后。 The ordinance responds to concerns over community trust and fear among immigrant residents, especially after recent federal enforcement actions in Maine. 反对者质疑其必要性以及对公共安全的潜在影响。 Opponents questioned its necessity and potential impact on public safety. 今后可考虑采用永久性版本。 A permanent version may be considered in the future.