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ICE agent kills man in Maine after Collins backs funding boost

7/15/2026

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed an individual in Maine.
Senator Susan Collins voted this year to increase ICE funding, a decision linked to the fatal shooting.
ICE activity in Maine rose this year during Operation Catch of the Day.
Local reporting documented ICE abductions and their impact on Mainers' daily lives.
The author calls for ICE abolition and urges voters to weigh the issue in November.

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed an individual in Maine.
Senator Susan Collins voted this year to increase ICE funding, a decision linked to the fatal shooting.
ICE activity in Maine rose this year during Operation Catch of the Day.
Local reporting documented ICE abductions and their impact on Mainers' daily lives.
The author calls for ICE abolition and urges voters to weigh the issue in November.