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Portland nurse to return to Maine after ICE releases her from detention

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Newest development Aug 6, 2026 · 3 reportsPortland nurse to return to Maine after ICE releases her from detention

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree announced the release of Maine nurse Debora Kapisha by ICE, emphasizing her lawful asylum pursuit.

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  1. Portland nurses protest after they said ICE detained coworker at Logan Airport

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    Portland nurse to return to Maine after ICE releases her from detention

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    Maine Medical Center nurses protest colleague’s ICE detention (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Debora Kapisha, a registered nurse from Zambia, was picked up by immigration agents last week. She is challenging her removal.

  2. Maine Public

    MaineHealth nurses demand release of colleague arrested by ICE (opens Maine Public)

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    Maine Public's feed description

    Debora Kapisha, a medical-surgical nurse at Maine Medical Center in Portland, was detained on July 30 at Logan Airport, according to the nurses union.

  3. News Center Maine

    Portland nurses protest after they said ICE detained coworker at Logan Airport (opens News Center Maine)

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    News Center Maine's feed description

    Nurses gathered at Maine Medical Center on Wednesday for Debora Kapisha, whom they said was authorized to live in the U.S. while awaiting asylum processing.

  4. Maine Public

    Chellie Pingree says ICE is releasing the MaineHealth nurse it detained (opens Maine Public)

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    Maine Public's feed description

    Debora Kapisha was detained last week, sparking a nurses union protest demanding her return.

  5. Portland Press Herald

    Maine Medical Center nurse released by ICE (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Debora Kapisha's arrest in Boston last week sparked a protest by her colleagues outside the Portland hospital Wednesday.

  6. News Center Maine

    Portland nurse to return to Maine after ICE releases her from detention (opens News Center Maine)

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    News Center Maine's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree announced the release of Maine nurse Debora Kapisha by ICE, emphasizing her lawful asylum pursuit.

  7. Portland Press Herald

    Maine Med nurses celebrate release of colleague from ICE custody (opens Portland Press Herald)

    Published

    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Debora Kapisha, a registered nurse at the hospital, was released from ICE custody on Thursday.

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