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.
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ICE has detained more than 200 people in Maine so far, feds say
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday afternoon that some of those arrested had been accused of crimes but did not respond to follow-up questions about their cases.
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ICE activity in Maine is hurting businesses owned and staffed by immigrants
Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.
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Let us know what you think of immigration operations in Maine
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Live updates, Jan. 26: More than 200 in Maine arrested by ICE so far, DHS says
The uptick in federal immigration activity in Maine continues to unfold after a 2nd U.S. citizen was fatally shot in Minnesota.
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Portland schools consider remote learning options amid increased ICE activity
Superintendent Ryan Scallon told parents on Saturday that this would only be an option for some primary and secondary school students.
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Maine Sen. Collins at center of ICE funding fight after another deadly shooting in Minnesota
Democrats’ recent threats to withhold support for a bill that would give $10 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could threaten Collins’ work to avert another government shutdown.