This bill prohibits ICE from entering schools, hospitals, childcare facilities, & libraries without a judicial warrant, and it was just voted into law! The bill is currently sitting on Janet Mills’ desk, waiting for her signature. With...
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Man Protected from Illegal Deportation
On April 14th, a Haitian immigrant reported to Scarborough’s ICE facility for a routine check-in. Once inside, he was immediately handcuffed and threatened with illegal deportation by ICE agents. Between his lawyer's pushback and 40-50 activists...
Indivisible Greater Portland (IGP) is officially endorsing Graham Platner for US Senate!
IGP undertook a rigorous primary endorsement program for the Democratic nominations for US Senate and Maine Governor, culminating in a vote from our membership. A 60% supermajority was required for an endorsement in either way. In the Governor's...
See ICE or Border Patrol? Text the Maine ICEWatch hotline 207-544-9989
Pro tip: put it in your contacts so it’s easy to access when you need it. Be smart: Use this number to report any sightings of ICE or CBP activity, and to check on rumors or unconfirmed information before you post on social media. Only...
We’re Having an Impact! Good News This Week
Governor Mills has announced she will allow the bill limiting police collaboration with ICE to become Maine law. Mills announced her decision in an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald on Monday. “LD 1971 is imperfect, and we should not need it,...
See ICE or Border Patrol? Call the Maine ICEWatch hotline 207-544-9989
Pro tip: put it in your contacts so it’s easy to access when you need it. For Know Your Rights resources, information on preparing for deportation or detainment, how to support community members who are being detained and much more, visit The Maine...
Celebrating Good Trouble: Home Depot Activism
ICE is brutally kidnapping laborers from Home Depot parking lots. Home Depot is doing nothing to stop them. In this video a group of California activists bring store operations to a standstill by buying and then instantly returning 17 cent ice...
No Newsletter Next Week
No newsletter next week as the Call To Action team takes a well-earned break to rest, recharge, and eat pumpkin pie for breakfast. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Introducing the Franklin Project
Inspired by non-violent resistance movements around the world, The Franklin Project is a new local organization founded by and for young people to take meaningful action against American authoritarianism and to protect our democracy and immigrant...
Thank you for supporting Indivisible Greater Portland!
Thank you to all who donated In June to support the work of Indivisible Greater Portland Maine! Close to $3000 was raised last month. The donations paid for: Peacekeeper training and vests Stage and porta-potty rentals at the “No Kings” rally Rain...