ICE got ‘quieter’ – then killed a father in Maine. Now watch groups are shifting their tactics too
Summary
People in Scarborough, Maine, are watching and recording the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Since President Trump increased immigration enforcement, small groups in Maine try to track ICE operations despite limited resources. In January, ICE arrested about 100 people in a few days during a large crackdown called Operation Catch of the Day.Key Facts
- ICE agents have shifted from visible raids to quieter, more hidden immigration enforcement tactics.
- Volunteers watch ICE activities by noting down vehicle details and who is detained.
- In Maine, immigrant rights groups have fewer volunteers and less support compared to large cities.
- The Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition has around 100 trained volunteers who monitor ICE actions.
- Operation Catch of the Day led to about 100 arrests in three days, mostly of people without criminal records.
- ICE agents sometimes used force, such as breaking car windows and leaving abandoned vehicles.
- Local groups continue their work despite feeling exhausted due to ongoing immigration enforcement.
- Organizations like Presente! Maine provide financial help, such as bond money, to immigrants in detention.
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