ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By PATRICK WHITTLE and RODRIQUE NGOWIJanuary 21, 2026 at 09:53 PM

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Increased ICE activity in Maine is causing anxiety within immigrant communities. The Trump administration is focusing its deportation efforts on Maine, despite the state having a relatively small population of undocumented immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security has named the operation "Catch of the Day." This action is particularly impacting African refugees residing in Maine's largest cities. Mayor Mark Dion held a news conference in Portland on January 21, 2026, addressing the increased ICE presence.

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Democratic 40% Augusta, Maine 40% Catch of the Day 50% United States 50% Mark Dion ×260% Janet Mills 60% Rosie Grutze ×260% Department of Homeland Security 70% Trump administration 70% Portland, Maine ×580% Maine ×990% U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×290%

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ice activity 100% immigrant communities 90% maine 80% anxiety 70% african refugees 60% deportation 60% portland 50% department of homeland security 50%