State residents face a projected bill of $823 million for federal immigration enforcement through the remainder of the term.
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October 26, 2026
Press Herald Seeks Access to Sealed Federal RecordsThe newspaper is challenging redactions in a lawsuit alleging federal agents targeted Maine residents for their activism.
October 10, 2026
Callie Ferguson Named Journalist of the YearThe New England Society of News Editors honored the Bangor Daily News reporter for her investigative work on ICE and police.
October 5, 2026
Maine Immigrants Contributed Billions to State EconomyA new report highlights the significant role of foreign-born workers in sustaining the state's workforce and tax base.
September 29, 2026
ICE Detained Cumberland County Corrections OfficerFederal authorities took a noncitizen officer into custody following a review of hiring practices.
September 24, 2026
Paul LePage Sought Halt to Deportation ProceedingsThe former Maine governor requested federal officials pause the deportation of his son-in-law's father.
September 21, 2026
LePage Demanded Prioritization of Criminal ICE ArrestsThe candidate criticized federal data showing most Maine ICE arrests lacked underlying criminal records.
September 21, 2026
Collins and Jackson Debated Immigration PolicyThe 2026 Senate candidates offered starkly different visions for the future of ICE and federal immigration enforcement.
