Some U.S. cities, including Chicago and Portland, have adopted 'sanctuary' policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
October 09, 2025
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general
The term 'sanctuary' refers to municipal policies that restrict local law enforcement and city agencies from assisting federal immigration enforcement.
Portland recorded 17 homicides from January through June 2025, a 51% decrease compared with the same period in 2024.
June 30, 2025
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statistical
Comparison of homicide counts in Portland for the first half of 2025 versus the first half of 2024.
The U.S. federal government has deployed federal agents, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel, and National Guard troops to conduct immigration enforcement operations in U.S. cities such as Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago.
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procedural
Describes a recurring operational practice of using federal law enforcement and military resources for immigration enforcement in U.S. cities.
Maine's 2nd Congressional District is largely rural and is geographically much larger than Maine's 1st Congressional District, which is based around Portland.
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geographic
Describes relative geography and urban/rural character of Maine's two congressional districts.