A middle school principal in Maine is under fire after appearing to dress as a federal immigration officer for Halloween, complete with a bulletproof vest that read “ICE.”

An image widely shared online purportedly shows James Black, the principal of Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington , wearing the ICE costume. The costume, as seen in the photo, includes a bulletproof vest that says “Police ICE,” a cap that reads “ICE,” and a gaiter with blue stars and red stripes that covers most of the man’s face.

Christian Elkington, superintendent of the Mt. Blue Regional School Unit #9, confirmed to Boston.com Sunday night that “the district is aware of a situation this past weekend involving a school employee.”

“I have received several communications from staff members and others with concerns

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