Additional Personnel at Scarborough ICE Facility Reportedly for Building Security

This statement was released by the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, of which the ACLU of Maine is a member.

The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC), alongside the ACLU of Maine, ILAP, and Presente!ME have been informed by Representative Chellie Pingree’s office that additional Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel focused on building security have been posted at the Scarborough Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) administrative facility on Monday, November 9, 2026.

As of the morning of November 9, the MIRC Hotline had received reports of several new vehicles arriving. Based on the information shared with MIRC, these personnel are assigned to building security, not immigration enforcement. The coalition understands that any increase in immigration enforcement presence can cause fear and uncertainty. The coalition is sharing this update to provide context and help community members distinguish this change in Scarborough ICE building security from broader enforcement activity.

We encourage community members to stay calm and informed. Please continue sharing information with the Immigrant Defense Hotline at (207) 544-9989. The ACLU of Maine offers a variety of Know Your Rights resources on the right to protest and filming ICE interactions safely and legally. For those seeking a concrete way to support immigrant neighbors, donations to the Maine Solidarity Fund, the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, and any of our member organizations will help provide ongoing coordination, financial support, and other services to help our immigrant neighbors thrive.

We remain committed to keeping our communities informed and supporting one another.