Maine Now Has an Email Address to Report Federal Misconduct

Maine's Attorney General has set up an email address for residents to report alleged inappropriate behavior from federal agencies.

ICE Operation Moves Into Maine for Operation Catch of the Day

We've all seen the confrontations on the news between ICE agents and private citizens that too often end badly. It's scary to watch.

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Even more frightening is the uncertainty of how we would react if we saw these types of intimidation tactics in our own communities, which became possible when ICE moved into Southern Maine for what they're calling Operation Catch of the Day.

Maine Attorney General Wants Feedback on Potential Improper Tactics by ICE Agents

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey wanted to give residents a way to speak out and report concerns about federal agents' treatment of citizens, including civil rights violations and improper use of force.

So an email address has been set up for people to share information about questionable immigration activities involving Maine residents, including the date and location of the incidents, and the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed it.

The email address is:

CitizenReporting.OAG@maine.gov

That information will be used to evaluate the actions the Attorney General's Office may take in response to protect citizens from further mistreatment.

Mainers Can Speak Out About Potential Civil Rights Violations By Federal Agents

The email address will be monitored for documentation of potential violations of the Maine and federal Constitutions, as well as Maine laws such as the Maine Civil Rights Act.

AG Frey does caution, however, that any content sent via that email address may be subject to public dissemination under Maine's Freedom of Access Laws.

Just be advised that the email address is not meant for seeking legal advice, representation, or requesting feedback.