Wells Police Department should rescind partnership with ICE

Wells residents debate police agreement with ICE in heated public meeting

Dozens of residents packed a Select Board meeting in Wells on Tuesday night to weigh in on the Police Department’s decision to enter into a formal agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Wells is the only police department in Maine with an active agreement through the 287(g) program, which grants local police officers the authority to enforce certain aspects of federal immigration law. The issue was not on the scheduled agenda Tuesda…

Wells Police Department should rescind partnership with ICE

My husband and I have been residents of Wells since 2009, moving here full time in 2015. We absolutely love this town and have been proud to be part of “The Friendliest Town in Maine.” But we are completely taken aback and upset by the decision made by our police chief to partner with U.S. […]

ACLU of Maine weighs in on debate over Wells Police Department's contract with ICE

Local residents and activists raised concerns about the immigration enforcement agreement.

Wells community divided over ICE agreement with local police • Maine Morning Star

The Wells Select Board listens to public feedback about the Wells Police Department contract with ICE during a meeting on May 6. (By Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star)A small coastal community in southern Maine is divided over their local police force contracting with federal immigration authorities.  The usually sparse Wells Select Board Meeting was standing room only Tuesday night with more than 50 people turning out to share both strong oppositi…