Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
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Susan Collins says ICE operations in Maine, Minnesota should be paused
As Maine’s Republican senator faces increased pressure to speak out, several faith leaders protested outside her Portland office Tuesday, leading to 9 arrests.
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ICE reports in Maine slow after spike last week, immigrant advocates say
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says people are still calling into the group’s hotline to report agents and unmarked vehicles in their neighborhoods.
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Susan Collins wants ICE surge to stop for now in Maine, Minnesota
Maine’s senior senator said she made her appeal directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday.
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Live updates, Jan. 27: Minneapolis school board chair addresses Portland school board, offers encouragement
A Homeland Security spokesperson said Monday that federal agents have arrested more than 200 people in Maine since the ongoing operation began last week.
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ICE arrested Angolan man on his way home from visiting newborn in the hospital, pastor says
More than 200 people have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since enforcement surged last week, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Asylum seeker detained by ICE on Friday had no criminal history in Maine, attorney says
Francoise Makuiza is one of more than 200 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine since an enforcement surge began last week.
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Tensions emerge between Maine gun owners and Trump over deadly Minnesota shooting
State and national gun rights groups often aligned with Trump pushed back on his administration’s comments after an agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
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Ecuador native arrested in Bethel after being removed from US in 2022
The man was 1 of 9 who allegedly tried to evade federal agents 2 weeks ago.
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Maine AG asks to join in support of Minnesota lawsuit against DHS
The Portland City Council is expected to discuss the lawsuit in a meeting Monday night.