Maine police officer cleared by federal government after ICE arrest for visa overstay
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A reserve police officer in Maine, who was approved to work by the federal government through DHS's E-Verify system, was arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa and attempting to purchase a firearm, prompting an investigation into the hiring process and federal verification procedures.
- Police in Maine say officer arrested by ICE was cleared by federal government to work NBC News
- ICE says detained Maine police officer overstayed visa. The chief says he cleared a federal check AP News
- Illegal immigrant caught working as police officer in Maine while attempting to buy firearm Fox News
- ICE arrests illegal alien serving as a local police officer after attempting to unlawfully purchase firearm in Maine U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
- Seasonal police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, arrested by ICE, officials confirm The Boston Globe
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