ICE arrests Maine police officer, but his department claims DHS cleared him to serve

The arrest of Old Orchard Beach police officer Jon-Luke Evans by ICE has ignited a dispute between the local police and DHS over his immigration status, with ICE asserting he overstayed his visa after entering the U.S. legally. Police Chief Elise Chard contends that DHS had cleared Evans for employment, raising concerns about the reliability of federal verification systems amidst accusations of unlawful hiring.

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