Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.
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Maine volunteers form human wall to protect immigrant workers
Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.
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Angolan couple’s children ‘traumatized’ after father arrested by ICE, mother says
An attorney for the man says he has no criminal history and was waiting for an immigration court date in 2028.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal judge orders ICE to return 2 detained men to Maine from Louisiana
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock said he was concerned about their access to their lawyer more than 1,600 miles away in Portland.
Posted inMaine, News
Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operation is over in Maine; immigrant advocates urge vigilance
The weeklong enforcement effort in Maine has resulted in more than 200 arrests and many have criticized the aggressive tactics. ICE agents will still patrol here, albeit in smaller numbers.
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How Donald Trump handed Susan Collins a political win over ICE
Maine’s senior senator says the Department of Homeland Security ended ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ after she expressed her concerns about the sweeping operation.
Posted inNation & World, News
Nurses saw themselves in Alex Pretti’s death. Now they’re demanding justice.
Nurses have advocated for better working conditions for years. The Minneapolis man’s shooting elevated the ongoing challenges for a profession that is increasingly in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement.
Posted inMaine, News
ICE says it arrested 206 people in first week of Maine operation
The agency criticized members of the public for interrupting immigration officers’ activity in a news release Thursday after Sen. Susan Collins said she has been told that the operation has ended.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Maine businesses to close Friday, make donations to support immigrant community
More than 50 shops and restaurants are participating in a nationwide strike, which will include a protest in Portland’s Monument Square.
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Live updates: Susan Collins says ICE operation in Maine is over, state leaders react with caution
Federal officials claimed 200 arrests in the state over the last week.