Congolese Pastor’s Detention Sparks Outcry and Support in Maine Faith Community
Congolese Pastor’s Detention Sparks Outcry and Support in Maine Faith Community By Dr. D. Roy Bramwell – Senior Editor | August 26, 2025 📍 South Portland, Maine — The recent detention of Congolese pastor Michel Tshimankinda by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sent shockwaves through Maine’s faith-based communities, igniting both emotional support and renewed debate over immigration enforcement policies. Tshimankinda, who entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in March 2016 and […]