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Residents clash over immigration, free-speech rules at Bangor council public comment
Summary
Public comment drew speakers urging the council to block some forms of ICE cooperation, others demanding support for ICE, and at least one remote commenter alleging viewpoint discrimination; councilors responded with requests for civility and assurances to consider ordinances.
A lengthy public-comment period at the Bangor City Council meeting featured competing appeals over immigration policy and the scope of allowable speech at public meetings.
Pamela Proucurry read a statement on behalf of Kimberly Boucher of the Maine Multicultural Center urging the council to support measures similar to a state bill (LD 2106) that would restrict ICE access to schools, health-care facilities, day cares and libraries without a judicial warrant. "No one should be…
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