'I'm scared for my colleagues, and I'm scared for my neighbors': Portland businesses prepare for potential ICE activity

[Maine Immigration](/section/maine-immigration) 'I'm scared for my colleagues, and I'm scared for my neighbors': Portland businesses prepare for potential ICE activity Businesses and major retailers in Maine are taking steps to protect staff amid concerns about increased immigration enforcement.   Author: Drew Peters PORTLAND, Maine — As concerns grow over the potential presence of federal immigration agents in Maine, business owners in Portland and Lewiston are taking precautions to protect their employees and customers. Some small businesses have begun posting signs reading “No ICE” in their windows—an effort to make clear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are not welcome without a warrant. This comes after several [Maine state representatives warned the public](/article/news/local/maine-immigration/maine-leaders-warn-of-possible-increased-ice-presence-amid-unconfirmed-reports-portland-lewiston/97-d639c536-0d5a-49b6-b4fc-4cf38e628ca2) about a possible increase in immigration enforcement in southern Maine communit... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*