Immigration and Customs Enforcement Archives

How do you explain ICE to your child? Immigrant families are having ‘The Talk’

by Candice Norwood The 19th February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

For generations, Black Americans have prepared their children for the realities of racism. As ICE expands its reach, more parents are navigating similar conversations.

Maine, News

DHS denies having a watchlist. These videos show federal agents telling Mainers otherwise

by Emily Allen February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan are suing federal immigration officials, alleging they violated their First Amendment rights to observe agents by threatening to place them in a database for ‘domestic terrorists.’

Maine, News

Maine ICE observers say agents threatened to put them on ‘domestic terrorist’ watchlist

by Emily Allen February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan have filed a federal suit accusing agents of recording them while they were observing immigration raids, violating their First Amendment rights.

Maine, News

Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?

by Kristian Moravec and Sean Scott The Maine Monitor February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.

Maine, News, Politics

Why Chellie Pingree was skeptical of what she saw during an ICE facility visit

by Billy Kobin February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Pingree, a Democrat from Maine’s 1st District, made an oversight visit Thursday afternoon to the facility in Burlington, Mass.

Maine, News

DHS admits mistakes in its ‘worst of the worst’ database

by Dana Richie February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

All 13 people originally listed as arrested in Maine are still on the list, but 7 more have been added so far this month.

Maine, News

A Portland nonprofit says it helped dozens of immigrant families avoid eviction. Hundreds more are at risk.

by Sophie Burchell February 18, 2026February 20, 2026

Project Home says nearly 700 households have applied for rent or mortgage assistance after a sudden loss of income caused by the recent ICE surge. Some advocates have called for a statewide moratorium on evictions.