Republican Senator Susan Collins recently shared on X that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem indicated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stopped its “enhanced” operations in Maine.
Collins mentioned, “While the Department of Homeland Security hasn’t confirmed any law enforcement activity, Secretary Noem has informed us that ICE has ended its enhanced operations in Maine.” She expressed gratitude for Noem’s attentiveness to her suggestions regarding immigration enforcement in the state, emphasizing that there are currently no major ICE operations planned or underway in Maine. Collins added, “ICE and Customs and Border Protection will continue regular operations here, as they have for many years.”
“I will keep collaborating with the Secretary to address illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and transnational crime,” she noted.
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In a related context, Collins also stated that she had discussed ICE’s operations with both the White House and Secretary Noem, requesting the suspension of operations in Maine and Minnesota. She believes these actions need to be reviewed more closely.
Collins continued, mentioning her call for an independent investigation into the tragic shooting of Alex Preti, stating that such measures are essential for building trust and accountability during these tense times.
