‘Catch of the day’: Trump launches new ICE immigration crackdown in Maine

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Allison GrinerJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:25 AM

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In January 2026, the Trump administration initiated "Operation Catch of the Day," a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the raids began on Tuesday. A Trump administration spokesperson suggested the operation was a political response to Maine Governor Janet Mills's stance on immigration. Rumors also suggest Maine was targeted due to its Somali American population, which Trump has repeatedly denounced. This follows similar immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota in December, sparked by a fraud scandal involving some members of the Somali community.

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Mark Dion 40% Tricia McLaughlin 60% Minnesota ×260% Portland, Maine ×260% Operation Catch of the Day 70% Department of Homeland Security 70% Somali American ×370% Janet Mills ×280% United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×280% Maine ×690% Donald Trump ×490%

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immigration enforcement 90% ice 80% donald trump 80% maine 70% somali american 70% immigration raids 60% anti-immigrant rhetoric 50% sanctuary politicians 50% political response 50%