Sen. Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after Noem talks

January 29, 2026

U. S. Senator Susan Collins announced that ICE has ended its enhanced enforcement operations in Maine, following discussions with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. This decision comes after a significant surge in arrests, with over 200 individuals apprehended in recent days.

Sen. Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after Noem talks

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ICE ceased enhanced operations in Maine as of January 28, 2026.
Sen. Susan Collins communicated directly with Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the operations.
Over 200 arrests were made during the recent enforcement surge in Maine.
Collins has been advocating for a reconsideration of ICE's approach to immigration enforcement.

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Sen. Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after Noem talks

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