Detained Maine Med nurse released from ICE, returned home

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 370

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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One day after nurses and union members rallied in support of detained Maine Medical Center nurse Debora Kapisha, the union announced Thursday that she was released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is back home.

Union members, local leaders call on MaineHealth to help secure release of detained nurse

“We’re incredibly proud that nurses and the community came together in Portland to advocate for her, and now we need to figure out …

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