Trump launches new ICE crackdown in Maine

The Trump administration has launched immigration raids in Maine, targeting the Somali American population. The operation, named “Catch of the Day”, is seen as a response to Governor Janet Mills’ sanctuary policies. Mayor Mark Dion of Portland expressed concerns over ICE’s tactics, while city councillor Wesley Pelletier condemned the raids as white nationalism. ICE has made 50 arrests and identified nearly 1,400 individuals for detention in Maine, with four individuals from Sudan, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Angola highlighted in the DHS statement.

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