Collins has urged the administration to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement.
FILE – Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, departs the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, on July 24, 2025. PORTLAND, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Thursday that immigration officials have ceased their “enhanced operations” in the state, the site of an enforcement surge andNew videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his deathTikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on LA’s Skid Row, dies at 58Collins, a Republican, made the announcement after saying she had several direct communications with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
“There are currently no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations here,” Collins said in a statement. “I have been urging Secretary Noem and others in the Administration to get ICE to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.” Collins said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol officials “will continue their normal operations that have been ongoing here for many years.” Her announcement came more than a week after immigration officers began an operation dubbed “Catch of the Day” by ICE. Federal officials said about 50 arrests were made the first day and that roughly 1,400 people were operational targets in the mostly rural state of 1.4 million residents, 4% of whom are foreign-born. By late last week, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said some of the more than 100 arrests were of people “convicted of horrific crimes including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and endangering the welfare of a child.” The veteran senator is facing reelection this year and could face Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who announced her candidacy in October.Mills’ office did not immediately respond to an Associated Press email seeking comment from the governor on Collins’ announcement. Collins has avoided criticizing ICE tactics, other than to say that people who are in the country legally should not be the target of ICE investigations. She also said policies she has advocated for, including providing body cameras and de-escalation training for ICE personnel, could help improve accountability and trust.At 82, retired teacher and former marathon runner has discovered his next chapter doesn’t require a busy social calendar At 82, retired teacher and former marathon runner has discovered his next chapter doesn’t require a busy social calendarLa Costa Canyon High math teacher arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse materialSDCE condos have insurance canceled; HOA board pays $900,000 to settle 2024 lawsuitAfter second trial, jury convicts San Diego County deputy who seriously injured restrained inmate
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