The Latest Breaking News from Maine

Maine progressives still have a leg up

County delegate elections may prove more important than any debate at the July 25 convention

Salon · Jul 18

Democrats call for investigation into ICE officer shooting in Maine after new reports emerge

Lawmakers press for review of hiring practices amid a spate of ICE-related deaths within the same week

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

A man’s violent past didn’t stop ICE from giving him a badge and gun. After a fatal shooting, his hiring is in question

David Brouilette, 37, worked as a truck driver and real estate agent before being hired by ICE, following a circuitous career that included stints as a soldier, prison guard and hospital police officer

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Takeaways: The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine has a violent history, family and records say

The Immigration and Customs Officer who shot and killed a Colombian driver in Maine this week has a long history of serious psychiatric issues and a violent history with the women in his life, several of his close relatives told The Associated Press

The Independent UK · Jul 17

ICE Agent Asked Ex-Wife to Lie After Video Shows Crew Handcuffing Slain Immigrant's Corpse

An ICE agent in Maine allegedly asked his ex-wife to lie about his character following a controversial fatal shooting, with video evidence contradicting the agency's initial account.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

ICE Agent in Maine Killing Identified as Officer Behind 'Throats Should Be Cut' Voicemail

An ICE agent involved in a fatal Maine shooting is identified by his ex-wife, raising concerns about vetting processes amid allegations of past violent behaviour.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine

Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers

The Independent UK · Jul 17

ICE officer’s past raises questions over DHS vetting after Maine shooting

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers

The Independent UK · Jul 17

ICE agent in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, relatives say

The allegations surrounding the officer’s past are raising new questions about the Department of Homeland Security’s screening process for recruits

The Independent UK · Jul 16