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ICE ordered to explain why Portland resident was arrested during routine check-in

by Drew Johnson January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Yanick Joao Carneiro, an immigrant from Angola, was detained Tuesday when he went to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Scarborough, according to court documents.

Maine, News, Politics

ICE operations confirmed in Maine, targeting ‘criminal illegal aliens’

by Morgan Womack January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

A Homeland Security spokesperson said ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ launched Tuesday, following days of rumors that federal immigration enforcement would be ramping up in Maine.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?

by Emily Allen and Morgan Womack January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.

Maine, News

Mother of 4 detained after dropping off 1 child at Portland High School

by Rose Lundy The Maine Monitor January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Agents wearing vests marked ‘police’ picked the woman up after following her back to her apartment near Dearing Oaks park, a daughter said.

Maine, News, Politics

Live updates, Jan. 21: Gov. Mills says Maine is committed to residents’ ‘safety and civil rights’

by Staff report January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Reports of ICE activity in Maine have intensified, while a Department of Homeland Security leader told Fox News that federal officers have identified over 1,000 targets across the state.

Maine, News

Reports and videos of ICE activity are increasing in Maine

by Drew Johnson January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline confirms an ‘increased presence’ of agents in his city, while a flood of social media posts appears to show officers also are operating in the Greater Portland area.

Maine, News, Politics

Live updates, Jan. 20: Lewiston mayor says ICE presence has increased

by Staff report January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Reported sightings of federal immigration agents intensified Tuesday, days after officials began to speak publicly about a rumored uptick in ICE activity in Lewiston and Greater Portland.