Chellie Pingree says ICE blocking lawyers; calls for tour of southern Maine facility

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U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, takes a question during a news conference at Portland International Jetport on Feb. 4. (Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer)U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says federal officials are prohibiting attorneys from accompanying their clients to routine immigration appointments in Maine. The Scarborough facility has been cloaked in secrecy since plans were first made public in 2020. It’s still unclear what the facility is used for and federal officials did not respond to an interview request for this story. Anderson said he is seeking more information about the activities so he can address constituent concerns and ensure ICE is following local town ordinances.