
Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says immigration officials have stopped their enhanced operations in the state. Collins, a Republican, announced this Thursday after speaking with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. She says there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations in Maine. Collins has urged the administration to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement. Her statement follows an ICE operation called “Catch of the Day,” which led to more than 100 arrests in the state. Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who could face Collins a high-profile Senate race this fall, has challenged immigration officials to provide more transparency. Collins has advocated for body cameras and de-escalation training for ICE personnel.