Former Maine councilor gives impassioned speech opposing city blocking cooperation with ICE

A former Maine city councilman gave an impassioned speech during a Tuesday meeting in opposition to an emergency ordinance prohibiting city workers from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, which was passed anyway. 

Former Lewiston City Councilor Tim Gallant spoke during a public comment period on the measure, which passed in a 5-2 vote. 

The City Council heard from both supporters and opponents of the ordinance, which blocks city employees, including police, from working...