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ICE pulled detainees from Cumberland County Jail. That could hurt taxpayers.

by Morgan Womack February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

The agency already owes the jail more than $1 million for having housed detainees over the past several months. The county manager says both issues are causing budgeting headaches.

Maine

South Portland pushes for clarity, accountability from federal immigration agents

by Dana Richie February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The City Council’s resolution also asked the governor to implement a temporary statewide 60-day eviction moratorium.

Maine, News

Portland City Council urges Gov. Mills to enact 60-day eviction moratorium

by Andrew Rice February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The council also authorized Mayor Mark Dion to participate on behalf of the city in litigation against immigration enforcement.

Maine, News, Times Record

‘We’re fed up’: Midcoast students walk out to protest ICE

by Katie Langley February 2, 2026February 5, 2026

Students from several schools in the region met at the Sagadahoc Bridge in Bath on Monday afternoon to speak out against immigration arrests.

Maine, News

Maine cyclists ride in support of man killed in Minneapolis ICE operation

by Sydney Richelieu January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

Over 40 cyclists gathered in Portland on Saturday afternoon to show support for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse and avid cyclist who was fatally shot by an immigration agent.

Maine, News

ICE said it came to Maine to target the ‘worst of the worst.’ Did it?

by Rachel Ohm January 31, 2026February 4, 2026

Federal authorities repeatedly highlighted a handful of people with past criminal charges arrested as part of their operation in Maine. But several other cases involve residents who don’t have criminal records.