Summary
A U.S. citizen acting as a legal observer during an immigration operation claimed that an ICE agent threatened to place her on a terrorist watch list. She witnessed the operation in Maine, where ICE agents detained two people. ICE stated the operation was part of a larger effort to arrest individuals without legal status in the country.
Key Facts
- A U.S. citizen and legal observer reported that an ICE agent threatened her during an immigration operation in South Portland, Maine.
- The incident occurred at a Home Depot where ICE vehicles surrounded two detained individuals.
- The observer recorded the scene but was allegedly blocked and threatened by agents.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated there is no "domestic terrorists" database managed by them.
- Agents in SUVs with weapons forced the public to stay back from the scene.
- ICE confirmed the operation is part of "Operation Catch of the Day" targeting individuals without legal status.
- Past incidents involving ICE have included violence and heightened community fears.
- ICE operations are following President Trump's mass deportation policies.
