Cumberland County corrections officer with valid work permit detained by ICE
Aug 28, 2026·Location: South Portland, ME

Bill Bassikissa Bounguiena, a Cumberland County corrections officer, was detained by ICE in South Portland, Maine in June 2026. He had been hired by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office in August 2024, had no disciplinary issues, and the Sheriff's Office said he 'demonstrated dedication to his duties' by frequently working overtime. He held an employment authorization document confirming he could legally work in the United States until 2030. The Sheriff's Office said it had no further information explaining why ICE detained him.
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- Cumberland County corrections officer arrested by ICE, sheriff confirms
WABI·Aug 28, 2026·archived copy
- Maine corrections officer detained by ICE, sheriff's office says
WMTW·Jun 12, 2026·archived copy
- ICE arrested Cumberland County jail officer despite valid work authorization; third such detention in a year
Standing Record·Jul 5, 2026·archived copy
- Cumberland County Corrections Officer Detained by ICE in South Portland
The Maine Wire·Jun 13, 2026
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Corrections1·Jun 16, 2026
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