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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC)

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We're striving to improve the legal, social and economic conditions experienced by Maine’s immigrants.

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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 9h
Our friends at Maine Climate Action Now! put together this great list of election resources for climate justice voters. Check it out 👇🏾 www.maineclimateaction.org/voteclimatej...
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#VOTECLIMATEJUSTICE
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"This accelerated and widespread movement removes Mainers from their communities and support systems, creating severe hurdles for legal representation and family contact...90% of individuals detained in the holdroom are moved within six hours." www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
MIRC will be tabling at this event in Belfast on Saturday 10/10 ⬇️
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Book launch for Ground Truth, a collection of prose, poetry and essays by writers across Maine, this Saturday. Authors will be reading at events over the next few months, also listed here. Order the book at: karinspitfire.com
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Early voting starts Oct 5 in Maine. Here's what you need to know to vote. Get links and multilingual resources here: maineimmigrantrights.org/wp-content/u... #Maine #Vote #EarlyVote #VoteByMail #Absentee #ImmigrantRights
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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 02/10/2026
10/2 New data: 90% of those taken to ICE’s facility in Scarborough are removed from Maine within six hours. The Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition say the data shows the administrative facility is now a "gateway" to a "national detention pipeline.” #maine #MEpolitics
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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 04/10/2026
10/4 South Portland resident's lawsuit unmasks identities of the two ICE agents who threatened him in Scarborough during the ICE surge in Maine in January #maine #MEpolitics
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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 05/10/2026
10/5 Mainers can vote early in-person absentee starting TODAY — Monday, October 5th — by going to their town clerk's office during business hours. You can vote early in-person for any reason, and same-day voter registration is available. #maine #MEpolitics
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“Maine has this history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers... There’s a reputation here of a supportive community. People have settled here feeling this support, and now that's being pulled out from under them." ~Panagioti Tsolkas, MIRC maineindependentnews.com/politics/ice...
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‘Afraid to go about their normal lives’: How ICE raids are harming Maine’s economy
James Myall, a policy analyst at the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said people are staying away from work, school and local businesses.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"After processing at the agency’s facility in Scarborough, 98% of the individuals detained this year amid the agency’s expanded efforts have been swiftly moved to facilities outside Maine...commonly being transferred to sites in the South." www.pressherald.com/2026/10/01/i...
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ICE is moving Maine detainees more quickly and farther away, report says
Most people detained in the state are moved elsewhere in New England within 6 hours, then often to facilities in the South, a new analysis of ICE data by an immigrant legal advocacy group shows.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Amnesty International released a report urging Washington to abolish ICE via HR 7190 (the MELT ICE Act). Amnesty says it's never before asked any country to dissolve a gov't agency. Check out the full 168-page report 👇🏾 www.latintimes.com/amnesty-just...
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Amnesty Just Called for ICE Dissolution Citing Severe Abuse Allegations. Here's What Its 168-Page Report Found
Amnesty International says ICE cannot be reformed. See what its 168-page report found in four cities and what it asks Congress to do.
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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @lexmcmenamin.com · 01/10/2026
in July an ICE agent killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. just 6 months prior, agents abducted 100 people in 3 days during "Catch of the Day" I joined Mainers monitoring an ICE facility despite harassment, making memorials, protesting Congress, and caring for their neighbors @us.theguardian.com
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ICE got ‘quieter’ – then killed a father in Maine. Now watch groups are shifting their tactics too
ICE-watchers get creative after the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, as Trump’s immigration crackdown takes a more secretive approach
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"MIRC’s handful of staffers have been triaging between state offices, other policy organizations and community members – from assisting business owners protecting immigrant employees to lobbying elected officials on what resources they need..." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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ICE got ‘quieter’ – then killed a father in Maine. Now watch groups are shifting their tactics too
ICE-watchers get creative after the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, as Trump’s immigration crackdown takes a more secretive approach
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Get our full report on Scarborough's ICE holdroom 👇🏾 lighthouseme.org/docs/portland-holdroom-analysis-2026
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Reportback from last week's Maine Immigration Forum 👇🏾 conta.cc/4xMj5bM
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Thank you for attending MiF 2026!
Email from Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition Pictures and links from the event. Reportback from the 2026 Maine Immigration Forum First things first: thank you to all who joined us last week at our th
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"There is a growing movement of displaced people who are sharing our stories of climate and displacement and calling for recognition of climate change in asylum and refugee policies." www.commondreams.org/opinion/clim...
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Beyond Bullets: Bringing Climate Justice to the Asylum Process | Common Dreams
There is a growing movement of displaced people who are sharing our stories of climate and displacement and calling for recognition of climate change in asylum and refugee policies.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The MELT ICE Act points to a path away from ICE violence. We should all be aware of it, and explaining it to our congressional representatives 👇🏾 truthout.org/articles/peo...
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People Keep Dying in ICE Custody. 13 Democrats Back a Bill to Abolish the Agency.
At least 53 people have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump’s return to office.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join us Sept. 17 at Halo on the Point ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-immi...
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Maine Immigration Forum (MiF) 2026
Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating & elevating immigrant communities in Maine.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join us Sept. 10 at 4pm! Register here 👇🏾 welcomingweek.org/welcoming-we...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Everyone should know where ICE has been active in Maine and how they can support their neighbors. Find our deeper analysis of this data and how you can get involved at LighthouseME.org
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating & elevating immigrant communities in Maine. Get your 🎟️ and program details at bit.ly/MiF2026. Dinner will be provided by Taj Indian & Indo-Chinese Cuisine, Jaffa Mediterranean Grill and Flores Restaurant and Bar.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Read MIRC's latest newsletter 👇🏾 conta.cc/45Kelbh
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
DHS just released new data detailing ICE activities between March 3 and August 6th, 2026. Here are a few charts from our analysis. Read the full report at LighthouseME.org #Maine #immigration #data
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A U.S. District Judge said this policy of suspending immigrant visas "is contrary to law and was issued in excess of Secretary Rubio's statutory authority." abcnews.com/Politics/jud...
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Judge strikes down Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas for 75 countries, reinstating evaluations
A U.S. district judge said the policy "is contrary to law and was issued in excess of Secretary Rubio's statutory authority."
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
MIRC is proud to stand with immigrants and refugees at @weareallamerica.bsky.social National Refugee Advocacy Days. This week we're urging Congress to restore refugee admissions, defend asylum, protect TPS, and end travel bans.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Tell Your Senators: Public Safety Means Restoring TPS. Write a letter here ➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Your Senators: Public Safety Means Restoring TPS
Congressional action is needed to restore legal status and work authorization to more than 350,000 Haitian TPS holders. The Supreme Court’s recent decision on TPS was one of the largest de-legalizat...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thank you to Sea Change Chorale for the amazing support. If you missed the May shows, come hear them live at MiF 2026 on Sept. 17, Halo at the Point. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-immi...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
MIRC Condemns Reported ICE Detentions at Cumberland County Courthouse and Portland Jetport Read full statement online: maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-condemn...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Get your tickets NOW today for the MiF 2026! Sept. 17, 5-9pm, Halo at the Point, Portland. bit.ly/MiF2026 #Maine #immigration #solidarity #mutualaid #perseverance #ThompsonsPoint
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport. 👇🏾 www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
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Know Your Rights | Enforcement at the Airport | ACLU
At the border, you are likely to encounter Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, and you may encounter Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. HSI is part of U.S. Immigration and Custom...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
MIRC's Biddeford Policy Demands and Actions Guide ⬇️ maineimmigrantrights.org/biddeford-sh... This is a working document. Check back for updates. #Maine #policy #immigration #Biddeford
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Nurses at MMC in Portland, Maine are staging an emergency protest TODAY to demand the immediate release of an RN detained by ICE at Logan Airport despite being authorized to live and work while her asylum case from Zambia is processed. 👇🏾 www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/maine-...
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Maine Medical Center nurses demand immediate release of their colleague from ICE detention
Nurses at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine are staging an emergency protest Wednesday, Aug. 5 to demand the immediate release of an RN colleague who is being detained by ICE despite the fact th...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
"Together, we have demonstrated that the answer to fear is not division, it’s community. And that’s why we’re here today—to build a Maine where local resources remain dedicated to local communities.” ~Ruben Torres, MIRC mainebeacon.com/community-is...
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“Community is stronger than fear” — New ICE Out of Maine laws take effect - Maine Beacon
Three new laws aimed at protecting Maine communities from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s violent tactics take effect today. The laws, known collectively as ICE Out of Maine laws, are called ICE...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Mark your calendar to join us on Sept. 17 for this year's Maine Immigration Forum. General tickets and community sponsorships now available. Formal MIRC members get free tickets for up to 5 representatives of their organization. www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-immi...
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Maine Immigration Forum (MiF) 2026
Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating & elevating immigrant communities in Maine.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A new report finds even a limited ICE surge would set off a cascade of job losses across Maine, with the majority of jobs lost held by US-born workers... Check out Maine Center for Economic Policy's analysis of the study: immresearch.org/reports/ice-...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Thank you to the Maine soccer fans who sent strong messages of solidarity from the stands of the Portland Hearts of Pine game this week. 👇🏾 #Maine #soccer #futbol #immigration #UTFH
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We just printed 10K of these posters. The backside is a condensed version of the LighthouseME Immigrant Defense Hub. We need help to distribute them across the state. Get in touch if that's something you want to be part of.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
City and county governments across Maine need to rise to this moment and ensure protection of our neighbors living under threat of being separated from their families and communities by detention, deportation or death at the hands of ICE and CBP agents. www.wmtw.com/article/hist...
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'History will remember you' | Biddeford residents speak to city council on deadly ICE shooting
Tuesday's council meeting in Biddeford was the first since the deadly shooting of Joan Sebastian Guerrero by ICE agents. The mayor also issued a proclamation in memory of Guerrero.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
This story from an ICE killing in Texas last year gives some insights into the painful process of seeking accountability from the federal agency. www.npr.org/2026/07/22/n...
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Her son was killed by ICE at a traffic stop. She says she's still waiting for justice
Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was fatally shot by an ICE agent two months into President Trump's second term. His mother says her family has yet to receive justice.
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Sending solidarity to our Indigenous neighbors of the Penobscot Nation who are at a court hearing in Bangor today seeking environmental justice and watershed protection from the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion approval by the DEP. vimeo.com/1099590118
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Penobscot Nation Takes a Stand Against Juniper Ridge Landfill
Environmental Justice: An Age Old Saga ~ Penobscot Nation Takes a Stand Against Juniper Ridge Landfill Produced by Sunlight Media Collective Featuring: Penobscot River Gabriel Paul Maulian Bryant Ch...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Read and share. Use this link to view embedded links and/or to print: maineimmigrantrights.org/biddeford-cr...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
News outlets have reported on recent ICE activity in the state surrounding the killing of Johan Sebastian Guerrero but we thought it could also help to see maps of what we've been documenting via our Hotline over the past 6 weeks. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
If you haven't seen the statement of Johan Sebastian's partner from last week, you can find it here, Spanish and English: lighthouseme.org/statement-ma...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Join us ⬇️
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Join us in calling on the State of Maine to investigate and prosecute this tragic killing ASAP 👇🏾 actionnetwork.org/petitions/mi...
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MIRC Demands Full Transparent Investigation into Biddeford ICE Shooting
I join MIRC in demanding a full, independent, and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 25-year-old father, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, by ICE agents in Biddeford. ICE's immediate c...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Demand justice for Johan Sebastian and all the families who've been torn apart by ICE. Link to our full newsletter online: myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-... #Maine #Biddeford #immigration #solidarity #JohanSebastian
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
TAKE ACTION ➡️ Ask the Maine Attorney General's office to prioritize a full, independent, and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 25-year-old father, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, by ICE agents in Biddeford. actionnetwork.org/petitions/mi...
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MIRC Demands Full Transparent Investigation into Biddeford ICE Shooting
I join MIRC in demanding a full, independent, and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 25-year-old father, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, by ICE agents in Biddeford. ICE's immediate c...
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our friends at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford are inviting the community to join them tonight in an Interfaith Vigil from 5:30 to 6:30pm in response to the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero.
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ACLU of Maine @aclumaine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
If you're protesting, marching, or attending a vigil, know your rights so you can make your voice heard. See more at ACLUMaine.org/KnowYourRights
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Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) @maineimmigrants.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Read our full statement on the ICE shooting in Biddeford: maineimmigrantrights.org/maines-immig...
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