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Nationwide Protests Erupt as Maine Limits ICE Cooperation

1/26/2026

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Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are escalating nationwide as Maine prepares to implement a law limiting local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine) did not veto the law, which was passed by a narrow margin, while facing criticism for her progressive stance as she campaigns for the Senate.
Mills has expanded MaineCare to cover non-citizens, drawing backlash from opponents who say it burdens taxpayers.

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Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are escalating nationwide as Maine prepares to implement a law limiting local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Governor Janet Mills (D-Maine) did not veto the law, which was passed by a narrow margin, while facing criticism for her progressive stance as she campaigns for the Senate.
Mills has expanded MaineCare to cover non-citizens, drawing backlash from opponents who say it burdens taxpayers.