Maine
ICE ends ‘enhanced’ enforcement operation in Maine as Collins, Mills and challengers spar over immigration policy
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ended a recent large-scale operation in Maine, a move announced by Sen. Susan Collins after she said she spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The weeklong surge, known as “Operation Catch of the Day,” led to more than 200 arrests and triggered protests and political fallout as Democrats and Republicans position themselves ahead of the 2026 Senate race.
Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary on Thursday, intensifying the race against Governor Janet Mills. Platner also has support from Senator Bernie Sanders, while Mills is backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills has launched an attack ad against her Democratic primary rival for US Senate, Graham Platner, spotlighting his 2013 Reddit posts about women and sexual assault. The ad features Maine women reacting negatively to the comments. Platner's campaign dismissed the ad as desperate.
A recent immigration enforcement operation in Maine has heightened tensions in the battle for a vulnerable U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The operation, launched by federal authorities, drew criticism for its broad scope and prompted Collins to intervene with the Department of Homeland Security. Democratic challengers have seized on the issue to question her independence from the Trump administration.
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A newly elected school board member in Maine confronted his colleagues over a policy that could suspend students for intentionally using incorrect pronouns. Josh Tabor raised concerns about biological facts conflicting with gender identity rules during a heated exchange. The discussion, captured in a viral video, highlighted tensions over harassment definitions in schools.
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby was barred from speaking and voting on the House floor after posting about a transgender high school athlete. She refused to apologize and sued; the U.S. Supreme Court later ordered her votes to be counted while the case proceeded, and lawmakers ultimately rescinded the restrictions.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, has overhauled his campaign staff and implemented new compliance measures in response to recent controversies over his past social media posts. The changes include hiring a new manager and sending non-disclosure agreements to staffers. Despite the backlash, a recent poll shows Platner leading his primary rival.
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