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In reply to the discussion: Protestors in Maine are now surrounding Susan Collins' office after ICE murdered a 26-year-old Colombian man who was aut [View all]Bluetus
(3,449 posts)34. Here is Bellows' position on ICE
Covert License Plates Denial: Bellows stopped issuing confidential/undercover license plates to federal officers ahead of a federal immigration surge in Maine. She was backed by the Maine Attorney General, triggering an ongoing standoff and a threatened lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department. She justified the refusal by stating that government agencies should identify themselves while arresting people on the streets.
Polling Place Deployments: In March, Bellows led a coalition of nine states to demand written assurances from the Department of Homeland Security that ICE agents would not be deployed to polling locations.
Reaction to ICE Fatalities: Following a fatal shooting by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, Bellows criticized the incident, publicly stating, "It's time to get ICE off our streets,".
Target of Backlash: Her firm stance against the agency has made her a prime target for backlash, resulting in online doxing, harassment, and swatting incidents at her home.
The first 2 are action-oriented, although possibly a bit narrower than the proposals Shah makes, but it is more than just talk. That's good.
Polling Place Deployments: In March, Bellows led a coalition of nine states to demand written assurances from the Department of Homeland Security that ICE agents would not be deployed to polling locations.
Reaction to ICE Fatalities: Following a fatal shooting by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, Bellows criticized the incident, publicly stating, "It's time to get ICE off our streets,".
Target of Backlash: Her firm stance against the agency has made her a prime target for backlash, resulting in online doxing, harassment, and swatting incidents at her home.
The first 2 are action-oriented, although possibly a bit narrower than the proposals Shah makes, but it is more than just talk. That's good.
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Protestors in Maine are now surrounding Susan Collins' office after ICE murdered a 26-year-old Colombian man who was aut [View all]
riversedge
Monday
OP
She should have been voted out years ago. She continues to betray the citizenry.
yellow dahlia
Monday
#32
Oh, i expect that from MAGA's Thery have proved that they are DUMBER than DOUBLE DUMB!
bluestarone
10 hrs ago
#45
Better link to issue of science funding. Susan Collins not mentioned, here, but seems to be standing up for science
dedl67
Monday
#22
Who cares about research, if govt thugs kill people without fear for their own personal safety.
TommyT139
Monday
#29
there were a lot of people there last nite after news came out about the 26 year old
dawn5651
11 hrs ago
#43