Despite several court orders that certain inmates remain in Maine, ICE moved multiple detainees to facilities in other states, which the U.S. Attorney’s Office acknowledged was a violation of judicial orders.
Emily Allen
Staff Writer
Emily Allen covers courts for the Portland Press Herald. It's her favorite beat so far — before moving to Maine in 2022, she reported on a wide range of topics for public radio in West Virginia and was the City Hall reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota. Emily is not a fan of the cold, but she puts up with Maine's challenging winters because she loves the state's beautiful hiking options ... once the snow has cleared.
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Limington man found guilty of murder, arson in deaths of mother and her partner
Attorneys for Matthew Cote argued he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Prosecutors said Cote acted intentionally.
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Asylum seeker arrested at ICE field office in Scarborough now in Massachusetts
Yanick Joao Carneiro asked a U.S. District Judge to order his release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine asked that his request be dismissed.
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Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Parents of teen held at gunpoint by police sue Portland, South Portland
Amber and Nathan Miller allege in the lawsuit that police knew they had the wrong suspect, but failed to immediately release their son.
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Cumberland County DA says she is willing to prosecute illegal use of force by ICE agents
As Maine communities brace for a possible enforcement surge, Jacqueline Sartoris said in an interview that she’s concerned about use of force by federal agents in Chicago and Minneapolis.
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High court rules on Popham Beach access dispute between neighbors
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled against a family’s appeal of a decision granting their neighbors an implied easement to their property’s beachfront.
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Trial begins for Limington man accused of killing his mother and her partner
Matthew Cote, 26, has pleaded not guilty to murder and also filed an insanity plea, which could result in a two-part jury trial.
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Parental rights and religion clash in Maine custody battle
A father says his daughter suffered a panic attack after attending services at Calvary Chapel Greater Portland and he was given sole authority over her religious upbringing. Her mother appealed the ruling.
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South Berwick man sentenced after shooting girlfriend last March
Jeremiah Godfrey, 44, was charged with murder in March for shooting 37-year-old Sherri Sweet.