Mainers ‘refuse to look away’ with thousands rallying against ICE operation

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 24, 2026

Words: 1,017

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Hundreds in force, Mainers rallied this weekend against the Trump administration’s immigration operation in the state, decrying the arrests of their neighbors and recognizing those afraid to leave their homes who couldn’t join in protest.

Since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement heightened its presence in Maine on Tuesday, the agency said it has arrested at least 100 people but provided few specifics, as public officials have called for transparency, to no avail. …

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