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LD 387

An Act To Prohibit The Governor From Relocating Illegal Immigrants To This State

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Billy Bob Faulkingham and 4 co-sponsors

Dead bill that would have required Maine legislative approval before Governor could relocate undocumented immigrants into the state; rejected by majority.

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 387

Legislative bill overview

LD 387 would have prohibited Maine's Governor from relocating undocumented immigrants into the state without legislative approval. The bill died in committee on March 27, 2025, when the Maine House accepted a "Ought Not to Pass" report, effectively killing it without floor debate.

Why is this important

This reflects ongoing tensions over immigration policy authority and resource allocation. Maine has experienced increased asylum-seeker arrivals in recent years, creating debates about the state's capacity to provide housing, services, and integration support for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive vs. Legislative Power: Whether the Governor already has constitutional or statutory authority to facilitate immigrant relocation, or if this requires legislative approval
  • Practical vs. Symbolic: Whether such restrictions address actual relocation patterns or are primarily symbolic messaging on immigration
  • Federal Preemption: Whether state-level restrictions on immigrant placement conflict with federal immigration authority and interstate commerce protections
  • Humanitarian Concerns: Balancing border security and resource management arguments against obligations to vulnerable populations seeking asylum

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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