Maine’s New ICE OUT Law

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In the past, we have heard demands from the Left to “defund the police”. Now it has become law in the State of Maine. On July 29, 2026, the public was informed by the media, that so-called “ICE OUT” laws have now gone into effect. These laws are intended to interfere with police agents from The United States Government Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Department.  Furthermore, these laws prohibit police officers in the State of Maine from doing their duty to enforce laws, support the Constitution and uphold their oath of office. These laws were passed in the Maine Legislature (without one Republican Vote) and signed by a Democratic Governor. DO WE NEED ANY OTHER REASON TO VOTE REPUBLICAN IN NOVEMBER?

Friends, remember that a similar thing happened in the past: Maine legislators had the great idea to require emissions testing for vehicle inspections, as the State of California did. The law went into effect in the summer before the elections in November. Air quality stations began to be built. However, the citizens revolted, removed the legislators, installed new ones and the law was dropped. CITIZENS: IT IS TIME TO DO IT AGAIN. Our Democratic Governor, Democratic legislators, Democrat Congressman, Democratic York County Sheriff and all other Democrats must go in November!

The “ICE OUT laws” are bad for Maine. Here are the reasons why:

First: they are unconstitutional and when challenged (if not changed by the next Legislature), these laws will be removed. As the new Sheriff of York County, I will do just that. Nevertheless, in the meantime they create confusion and a false hope in the illegal alien community.

Second: they interfere with law enforcement. Imagine politicians telling criminal justice professionals to go against their oath of office.  This is exactly what happened during the Vietnam War, when President Johnson tried to run the military from the White House and we all know what happened then.

Third: these laws interfere with the natural, mutual support that law-enforcement officers have for one another.  It is my belief that if the York County Sheriff’s Office had been involved with the ICE incident in Biddeford, Maine last month, the individual who was killed would be alive and the ICE officer who did the shooting would not be under investigation.

Fourth: this is a matter of public safety. Illegal immigrants in the United States have killed over 1,700 people and their blood is dripping off the hands of Democrats. How many more have to die?

Fifth: who do you think is paying for the health care, housing, food and clothing of these illegal immigrants? If you answer the government, then ask yourself: where does the government get its money?  From You!  

Sixth: these laws literally interfere with law enforcement in the performance of their duties. That in itself is a crime. Oh, the confusion the Democratic Legislature has brought to the great state of Maine.  How I yearn for the State that was the way life should to be!     

Patriots, as I close, please compare the State of Maine to the State of Florida.  Florida is Republican-led and Maine is Democratic-led. Florida holds the opposite view of Maine when it comes to illegal immigrants. There are no “ICE OUT Laws” in Florida and these laws must be repealed in the State of Maine as well.

Solution: vote Republican in November! That includes David Corbett for Sheriff.

July 13, 2026 Biddeford ICE Shooting – Part Two

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On July 13, 2026, a homicide took place in Biddeford, Maine. Sadly, a man was killed at the hands of a federal agent. Before the investigation was complete, protesters began to gather and made all kinds of accusations without knowing the facts. At that time, I wrote an article on sheriffcorbett.com and created a video on YouTube, under Sheriff Corbett, entitled Biddeford Shooting. Please look if you have not seen them.

Now over two weeks have gone by. The investigation has been completed. Therefore, in the interest of Justice, the family of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero and the Citizens of York County, the facts need to be revealed. So far, we know:

  1. A man was killed at the intersection of Pool and Hill Streets
  2. He was 25-year-old Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero
  3. He was not the man the agents were looking for
  4. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fired the shots
  5. The Officer’s name is David Brouillette
  6. He fired the shots because of “fear for Public Safety”

Now the question is: was this a just shooting? The “fear for Public Safety”, by itself, is not a sufficient standard for taking someone’s life. If the suspect is using (or is about to use) deadly force against the officer or others, then the threshold has been met. However, the “fear of Public Safety” does not. There needs to be more information released to determine if a just shooting took place. Therefore, I call upon the Secretary of Homeland Security, Mark Wayne Mullin, or the head of Immigration and Custom Enforcement, acting Director David Venturella, to fill in the details. If the details of the case are missing (as required by Case Law), then a Grand Jury must be convened at the United States District Court in Portland, Maine.

I call upon these two men, to determine if this was a just shooting, due to a case that was handed down by the United States Supreme Court on March 27, 1985. This case, Tennessee v. Garner, involved events that occurred on October 3, 1974. In the case, a fifteen year-old boy, Edward Garner, was the suspect of a burglary. As he was fleeing from a house, he was shot in the back and killed by a Memphis Police Officer. The Supreme Court ruled that there must be more substance than just public safety. Therefore, we must be given the facts and just the facts.

I also believe that the Ashli Babbitt shooting by the United States Capitol Police on January 6, 2021 was not just. There should have been a Grand Jury Inquiry. Instead, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice refused to go further. This inaction by our bureaucrats erodes confidence in the Criminal Justice System.

Please do not allow the Biddeford shooting to erode the Criminal Justice System or our faith in the United States government. Please strengthen it and return public confidence in it by giving us the facts or by convening a Grand Jury. Let justice be done.

July 13 2026 Biddeford ICE Shooting – Part One

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In the early morning hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, reports began to circulate on social media that an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent was involved in a shooting in Biddeford, Maine. With subsequent live coverage from the media, crowds began to grow, leading to demonstrations, assaults and accusations. Sadly, rumors and theories began to circulate about the shooting, many of which proved false as the day grew on. Proverbs 18:13 reminds us that “He that answereth before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” The correct response in this incident is to hold your peace and wait for the official investigation to be completed. Once that happens, we can expect a report from the investigators, maybe a grand jury inquiry, perhaps charges and possible trial by jury, before any finding of guilt can be reached. Foolishly, some have already declared guilt, when in America you are always innocent before being proven guilty in a court of law.

Now consider with me “another side of the coin”: Why do we have a problem with immigration? A Democratic President opened the borders of America and looked the other way when he was supposed to be enforcing immigration laws. Estimates are all over the board as to how many individuals have entered the United States illegally (perhaps fourteen million or more).  If President Joe Biden had enforced the laws of the United States (which is the duty of the Chief Executive), we would not be in this mess today.  It now takes a Republican President to clean up his mess.

Second, consider the role of the Governor of Maine, who supports sanctuary cities. Furthermore, she opposes law enforcement helping ICE. On top of this, the Biddeford Police Department offered no support to ICE before the shooting. These policies prepared the environment for this fatal shooting. Police tactics should include a multiple-agency approach to ensure that no damage to property or life occurs. However, this political interference into a police matter clearly caused damage. The politicians from the Federal, State and Local levels of government are not without blood on their hands in this matter.

As Sheriff of York County, my approach would be very different, including supporting ICE and working with Homeland Security and not against them. The goal is a clean arrest, so that no one will be killed or injured in the process. Furthermore, in all arrests, the subject(s) involved have a duty to submit to arrest and the public has a duty to assist and not hinder the police in such arrests.

Please view my YouTube video on the July 13th ICE shooting in Biddeford:

I ask you to elect David Corbett as Sheriff for a new vision for the York County Sheriff’s office.  Lastly, let us wait patiently for the investigation to be completed.

What Republicans Believe

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In a earlier Corbett’s Corner blog American by Birth, Republican by Choice (click HERE to read this blog), I listed the core beliefs of Republicans. There is a sharp contrast between these beliefs and those of Independents and Democrats. With the Democrats, the difference is similar to light and darkness, just the opposite of Republicans. With Independents, there is no knowledge of what they believe. However, in all cases the beliefs form political policies and the direction of our country, state, counties and towns. That is why I believe the parties must be listed, even in municipal elections.

Recently, I was delighted when Muriel Tardif placed into my hands a book entitled, What Conservatives Believe. The author mirrored what I wrote, and what he wrote is worth repeating. If you have these beliefs and are an Independent or a Democrat, then you need to join the Republicans. If you do not hold these beliefs and you are a Republican, than you are a RINO (Republican in Name Only) and need to repent.

These ideas are what Conservatives believe:

  • Conservatives believe our rights come from God.
  • Conservatives believe in the right to life.
  • Conservatives believe in limited government and the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution of the United States.
  • Conservatives believe in law, order and a secure border.
  • Conservatives believe in economic freedom and free-markets.
  • Conservatives believe taxes must be low, simple and fair.
  • Conservatives believe the national debt is a crisis and threatens our economy and national security.
  • Conservatives believe in federalism and the indispensable role of the States.
  • Conservatives believe parents must be the primary educators of their children and support school choice and patriotic education.
  • Conservatives believe all men are created equal.
  • Conservatives believe the traditional family is the fundamental building block of society.
  • Conservatives believe in peace through strength.
  • Conservatives believe in standing with our allies and standing up to our enemies.
  • Conservatives believe Israel is our most cherished ally.
  • Conservatives believe in character, civility and statesmanship.
  • Conservatives believe that with faith in God and the American people, we can forge a boundless future of freedom.

Author: Mike Pence, former Vice-President of the United States of America. The preceding list is found on pages 10-11 of his book What Conservatives Believe.

Making the York County Sheriffs Office Great Again

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I have been associated with the York County Sheriff’s office since the 1970’s. This gives me a vision that my other two challengers do not have. I know where the Sheriff’s Office has been and where it is gone. Some things are good, such as the new jail. I served on an early committee looking at the old facility and making recommendations for a new jail. However, other things are not so good, and have actually diminished the authority of the York County Sheriff’s Office.

In the Maine Constitution, the Sheriff is a constitutional officer who is responsible to the electorate of the county. In England, they had “Shires” or counties, where the King or the Lords were in charge. They made the laws and judged the lawbreakers. The “Reeves” enforced their laws, collected their taxes and arrested the lawbreakers. A combination of these two words gives us the word Sheriff.

In America, our ancestors envisioned a sheriff answerable to the people. Today, those who want to make the Sheriff’s Office non-partisan or non-political have no idea of the history of the office and why it needs to stay as it is, where the citizens are in charge. The Independent in this race is one of those who should be ashamed for not standing with the people. He is not the first to make a stand like this, nor will he be the last.

Secondly, look at what has happened to the York County Sheriff’s Office over the years:

  1. Their communications center was demolished and sent to the Sanford Police Department.
  2. There was a time when both the local police department and the York County Sheriff’s Department investigated an unattended death. In fact, the body could not be removed until the Sheriff gave his approval.
  3. The jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s Office covers all 29 towns in York County. However, the services the towns receive are mostly jail-related, as well as patrol of rural areas. Some areas were turned over to the municipal or State Police. Did you know that the State Police patrolled the turnpike and had a small office on Route 1 near the Scarborough Marsh? However, later, the State built a new building within a few miles from the York County Sheriff’s Office. Why? The answer is found in the next question: Did you know that the center of York County is where the fourth jail and Sheriff’s office stood? We must remember that the Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement officer for the entirety of York County. The Sheriff is responsible for fighting crime in all the county, as well as housing prisoners who are arrested in York County. The Town of Lebanon remembered that when they demolished their police department.
  4. York County used to have four courts. They were located in York, Sanford, Alfred, Saco and then Biddeford. Thus, the citizens who had been arrested could be tried close to the area where they conflicted with the law. Do you remember who provided Court Security? The Sheriff’s Department. However, a Sheriff in York County, the same one who decided he did not like the color of the uniforms, told the state
    “How sad!” The State then took over Court security, creating a new position in the State called Marshals. The head of this service became the Judicial Branch. Wait…What? This is a conflict of interest. How can the Judicial branch arrest in their courtrooms, and then turn around and try them. COURT ROOM SECURITY MUST BE RETURNED TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, THE SHERIFF!
  5. There was a time when the York County Sheriff’s Office had qualified corrections officers who returned for part-time employment during the summer, when the jail population increased. But a particular
    Sheriff foolishly, did away with that. Staffing became (and still is) a problem at the York County Jail. When officers are ordered to work an additional shift, now 16 hours straight, who wants to work for such an organization? Does anyone remember in Cumberland County when a Corrections Officer worked 16 hours and fell asleep on his way home? A nine-year-old girl died and he became an inmate rather than an officer. My Independent challenger is from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. York County residents do not need the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office running the York County Sheriff’s Office. I will put an end to forced overtime!
  6. Over time, I have witnessed officers treated unfairly by the administration. The greatest asset that the Sheriff has is his staff. It makes no sense to go through the expense of hiring, training in-house, sending them to academies, and then firing them. This is a great waste of resources. There is a tendency to fire personnel before protection from the union. I pledge to recruit and hire better individuals, seek long-term employment, and establish a better investigation approach that will have the backs of all employees. I will support my staff. However, if they violate policies and the law, there must be consequences.

I could go on, but to shorten this essay, let me say that things must be done to make the York County Sheriff’s Office great again. We do not need an outsider who will bring in the failed policies of Cumberland County. This is York County, and we need a person who has worked there and has a new vision that comes from being a Professor of Criminal Justice. If you agree with me, than vote for Corbett for Sheriff in November 2026!

The Right to Self-Defense

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The right to self-defense does not come to us from the State, but from God. Any rights given by man can be taken away, but rights from God remain the same because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

A few years ago, I was lying in bed when I heard someone breaking into the house. I jumped up, grabbed my gun and ordered my wife to call 911. I ran into the hallway where I could look into the kitchen and onto the porch and there he was, on the outside of the house in the act of removing the screen. With my loaded 9 MM pointing at him, I began to yell at him: “Stop, I have a gun. Stop, right now!” I had determined if he made it into the house, I would have killed him. When he heard the police sirens, he fled. Latter I found out that he had killed another person. So why was he not given the death penalty? Why was he enabled to strike again?

Why didn’t I flee? Because of the principle of stand your ground. Why did I stand my ground? Because of something called the Castle Doctrine. Your home is your castle and when an intruder forces his way into your house you have the right of self-defense even to the point of lethal force if necessary. This doctrine must be strengthened, defended and expanded. As your Sheriff for York County Maine, Lord willing, I will do just that.

Expansion of the Castle Doctrine includes when you are in your motor vehicle. I have seen news reports where cars are swarmed and individuals are trying to smash the windows. What does the driver do? Just drive away and if the assailants are hurt, it is their own fault. The driver should be held blameless, and marked as a hero.

Expansion also includes businesses. A few years back, I was disgusted to see our Western states, run by Democrats, in chaos. Rioters were smashing windows and looting stores in the most un-American and un-Godly fashion. Where were the storeowners? They should have been in the stores with their guns and anyone who entered their stores with the intent to loot should have been shot. The storeowners have a right to self-defense for themselves and their property. Protestors have no right to destroy property and if they claim that right, they should not lay claim to that a second time. Storeowners (and their employees) are not villains; they are heroes. By their acts of self-defense, looting would cease.

As I began this memo, I declared that self-defense is a God given right. You can read about it in The Book of Exodus, Chapter 17. The event takes place in the year 1941 B.C. In short, after God led Israel through the Red Sea, He brought them to Rephidium, where they needed water. Therefore, God miraculously told Moses to strike a rock and water flowed from the stone. After they were refreshed, the descendants of Amalek attacked. In an act of self-defense the Israelites, under the authority of God and leadership of Moses and Joshua, defended themselves and many Amalekites died.

As I stated, the act of self-defense is a God given right. This right does not come from the state. As your Sheriff, I will strengthen, defend and expand that right. Together, let us make York County great again!

American by Birth; Republican by Choice

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American Governance has a two party system: Republican and Democrat. Those who are not in either party are Independents.  Independents are politically passive because they choose from whomever the two parties’ field for candidates.  Sadly, they demonstrate no involvement in grassroots politics.  However, that is also true of party members who do not attend Town, County, State or National meetings. To shape American Governance, every patriot needs to be involved in one of the two parties.  Most Independents appear to be Democrats, because in the primary election of 2026, 75% of Independents requested a Democratic ballot. Independents have a duty to know their values and the historical values of America and join the party that best fits those values. The same thing is true with the God-fearing citizens of this county who should join the party that reflects their beliefs.  Democrats in recent years have been heading away from God and toward socialism, communism, Islamization and other evil values that move away from what made America Great. I will point to Graham Platner as an example, who had a parade float with 9 women in bikinis, an outhouse and flying the communist flag.

So which party do I join?  Each party is unique in its core beliefs and political goals.  If you believe that Maine has become not the way life should be, remember Democrats have ruled Maine for years.  Therefore, let us change leadership and vote in Republicans up and down the ballot. 

Core Republicans Beliefs:

  • A republican form of government
  • Liberty
  • Economic prosperity
  • Lower taxes
  • More money in citizens’ pockets
  • Less government interference
  • Less regulation
  • Preserving American values
  • Preserving American traditions
  • Fear of God and His public display
  • Family unit of father and mother
  • Rule of law and order
  • Sex taught by parents, not schools
  • Oppose “woke” ideology
  • Make America Great Again
  • “Wash out” Democrats from government, because of their values and not their personalities.
  • All lives matter
  • Only woman can have babies
  • Life begins at conception
  • Abortion is murder
  • Legal immigrants are welcome
  • Illegal immigrants are not welcome; the Democrats facilitated them breaking our laws.

Core Republican Actions:

  • Strong law enforcement
  • Tough on crime
  • No biological boys in girl’s bathrooms
  • No biological boys in girl’s locker rooms
  • No biological boys on girls’ teams
  • No sanctuary cities
  • No abortion
  • Support for ICE
  • Two genders: male and female
  • Removal of explicit sexual material in school
  • Public schools teaching basics
  • Strong local school boards
  • No state/federal Board of Education
  • Schools are not for indoctrination
  • Teaching of phonics
  • The Ten Commandments back in schools
  • Pledge of Allegiance in schools
  • Prayer and Bible reading in schools
  • Support for private schools
  • Defending and respecting all women
  • Strong Castle Doctrine
  • Stand your ground with no duty to flee
  • Right to bear arms for self-defense
  • All men are created equal
  • No discrimination in society
  • No racism in America
  • Islam is not compatible with USA values
  • Lovers of God, Country, Family
  • Supporters of Patriotism
  • Strong military; respect for service members
  • Support for Israel
  • Peace is desired in community and world

Democrats:  Many are in opposition to this list. President Regan said, “I didn’t leave the Democratic party; it left me.”  Patriots: it is time to register Republican and fight, fight, fight for the soul of America.  Independents: it is time to join the Republicans.  Republicans who are Republican in name only (RINO): it is time to have courage and repent.

President Donald Trump, the 47th President of US is the head of the Republican Party.   I was part of the Maine Delegation to nominate him as 45th President.  Sadly, the liberal media and Democrats in Maine clothed him negatively. As for me, and my house, we see a hero by looking at his accomplishments.  There are things that I do not appreciate about him, but that can be said about anyone.

Islam is not a peaceful religion when they proclaim death to America.  Remember the USS Cole, US Marine Barracks, US Embassy in Iran, 13 men beheaded on a beach, 34,000 Iranians murdered, journalist beheaded, etc.  Patriots must wake up to what Islam is saying and look at Europe as an example of what lies ahead for America.  Islam is more of a political system then a religious system. Islam does not fit America’s definition of a religion. For example, America has no religious laws like Sharia law. (Sharia means “path”). President Trump has declared he wants no Sharia law in America.

President Trump is bringing peace in Middle East. President Jimmy Carter (D), started this mess. President Barak Obama (D) funded this mess. President Trump (R) ended this mess. A nuclear Iran is gone.

Our President has ended eight other conflicts in world as well.

At home, President Trump has:

  1. Advanced American energy independence by becoming the world’s largest oil and natural gas producer.
  2. Promoted religious liberty and protected conscience rights nationwide.
  3. Destroyed drug smugglers from Venezuela
  4. Increased funding for the military and veterans’ programs.
  5. Implemented criminal justice reform with the First Step Act, reducing recidivism and improving prison conditions.
  6. Built over 400 miles of border wall and secured the U.S. border, reducing illegal crossings to zero.
  7. Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the largest tax reform in U.S. history, cutting taxes for individuals and businesses.
  8. Terminated Biden-era electric vehicle mandates and policies.
  9. Secured historic private sector investments totaling hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S. manufacturing, AI, and data centers.
  10. And so much more

Republican Leaders Make a Difference!  PLEASE VOTE DAVID CORBETT FOR YORK COUNTY SHRIFF.  He will bring Republican Values to York County and the Sheriff’s Office.