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Maine Governor Demands Transparency Amid Immigration Fear

1/23/2026

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Maine Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine) criticized federal immigration officials for lack of transparency around 'Catch of the Day' and demanded warrants and real-time arrest data.
She said fear is spreading in immigrant communities as families avoid work and school over potential arrests.
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce questioned the arrest of a corrections officer recruit, stating it contradicted assurances about targeting serious criminals.

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Maine Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine) criticized federal immigration officials for lack of transparency around 'Catch of the Day' and demanded warrants and real-time arrest data.
She said fear is spreading in immigrant communities as families avoid work and school over potential arrests.
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce questioned the arrest of a corrections officer recruit, stating it contradicted assurances about targeting serious criminals.