Photo: Ari Snider, Maine Public

Our New ICE Mapping & Data Site is Live and Making Headlines Across the State.

Take a look for yourself.

[REMINDER: June 9, is an election day in Maine. Polls will open at 6 a.m. or 8 a.m. depending on where you live. All polls across the state close at 8 p.m. Make your plan to vote! If you have already voted by mail, take a moment to track your ballot HERE to ensure it has been received.]


Last week MIRC, Presente!Maine and other partners on our Immigrant Defense Hotline lit up a new beacon for immigrants navigating life in Maine — and for the neighbors who stand with them.


We just launched LighthouseME.org a statewide platform for Mainers to find trusted information, connect to resources, explore data, and understand the issues impacting our state.


The site includes: an interactive mapping tool of reported ICE sightings and community resources, and our revamped Resource Hub full of know-your-rights info, in 28 languages. It also include our newest deep-dive report on "Operation Catch of the Day."

Check out some of the news stories so far this week.


VIDEO: Maine immigrant rights groups launch mapping tool to document ICE actions

Maine Newsroom


VIDEO: 'We have evidence': Immigrants rights group launches data, resource website

WGME Ch. 13


VIDEO: Interview with Ruben Torres on LighthouseME

Amjambo Africa


Maine immigrant groups launch interactive ICE mapping tool

Maine Morning Star


Maine immigrant groups launch online resource guide, data hub for navigating increased enforcement

Maine Public


Immigration advocates in Maine launch new reporting system

Portland Press Herald


Immigrant rights group launches data website showing ICE activity in Maine

Baltimore Sun

Help us harness the power that comes through visibility, community and accountability.


Thank you for your support!

Mufalo Chitam

Executive Director, MIRC


P.S. Support LighthouseME by making a donation to MIRC today!