Immigrants advised to shelter in place as feds confirm launch of Maine operation

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 1,082

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The federal government confirmed Wednesday it has increased immigration operations across Maine as immigrants are being advised by local organizers to shelter in place as apprehensions continue.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed in an email that it began on Tuesday what it’s calling “Operation Catch of the Day” in Maine, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier told Fox News that it had arrested nearly 50 people so far.

Those numbers …

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