Maine law enforcement says LD 1971 narrows only final immigration referrals; cites poor federal pre‑briefing on recent operation Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sostra and Maine State Police Colonel William Ross told the Committee on Government Oversight that LD 1971 only removes the final referral step to federal immigration authorities and said a recent federal operation in Maine lacked operational briefings to state and local agencies, prompting concerns about deconfliction and community impact.

Maine's law enforcement leaders reveal that while LD 1971 alters immigration referrals, routine policing remains unchanged, raising questions about communication with federal authorities.

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