Portland Maine schools to train staff to block federal immigration officers

Training staff to block federal officers? This isn’t just education, it’s a legal powder keg.

Factcheck:
Yes, Sarah Lentz, Chair of Portland Public Schools, announced in her January 6, 2026, State of the Schools Address that staff will receive training in active bystander intervention and de-escalation to support students amid potential federal immigration actions or other safety concerns. Full text: http://portlandschools.org (search “State of the Schools”).