Maine shaken by ICE raids as backlash threatens Republican Senate control

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Maine has been impacted by recent ICE raids, dubbed "Operation Catch of the Day," which began on January 21st and targeted undocumented immigrants with criminal records. The operation has sparked backlash from residents and labor unions who allege racial profiling and harassment by ICE agents. Republican Senator Susan Collins, facing re-election, claimed the operation ended at her request, but residents remain skeptical of ICE's continued presence. Critics argue the raids are creating fear and restricting the freedom of movement for people of color in Maine. The controversy surrounding the ICE activity could potentially impact Senator Collins' re-election chances and Republican control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Portland 30% Matt Schlobohm 40% Maine AFL-CIO 40% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 40% Operation Catch of the Day 50% Kamala Harris 50% Kristi Noem 60% Kelli Brennan ×460% Republican Party 60% Susan Collins ×470% Maine ×680% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×1090%

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ice raids 90% immigration crackdown 80% maine 80% senate control 70% immigration customs and enforcement 70% racial profiling 60% susan collins 60% midterm elections 50% labor unions 50%

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Very Negative

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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90%

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Maine

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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