Maine’s ICE pause sparks a 2026 immigration politics showdown
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ICE’s drawdown in Maine ends a high-profile enforcement surge but leaves a charged political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections: Democrats, including Gov. Mills, push for restrictions and oversight of immigration enforcement,Sen. Collins emphasizes pragmatism, and activists remain vocal for broader ICE reform while voters weigh accountability and funding decisions.
- ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget. Politico
- Collins Took Credit for ICE Leaving Maine. Her Democratic Opponents Pounced. The New York Times
- ‘Be unafraid’: Mainers protest Trump’s latest immigration crackdown The Boston Globe
- Lewiston High School students march in protest of ICE Lewiston Sun Journal��
- Where reports of ICE activity are coming in across Maine Bangor Daily News
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