WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Maine, Art. V, Pt. 1, §§ 1 & 12, confers upon the Governor the authority to issue executive orders;
WHEREAS, executive orders remain in effect until rescinded or otherwise superseded;
WHEREAS, EO 8 FY 11/12 (January 6, 2011) called for enhanced cooperation between state and Federal officials in the enforcement of Federal immigration law;
WHEREAS, current Federal immigration policies call into question the Federal government's respect for the due process rights and basic civil liberties of citizens and non-citizens alike;
WHEREAS, the resources of Maine state government must not be used to promote or support these abhorrent policies and tactics;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, pursuant to authority conferred by Me. Const. Art. V, Pt. 1, §§ 1 & 12, do hereby Order as follows:
I. Order Rescinded. Executive Order 8 FY 11/12 (January 6, 2011), calling for enhanced cooperation between state and Federal officials in the enforcement of Federal immigration law, is hereby rescinded.
