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Sen. Collins says ICE has ended large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem

Sen. Collins says ICE has ended large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem

Summary

U.S. Senator Susan Collins from Maine announced that immigration officials have stopped their large-scale operations in the state. This decision follows discussions between Senator Collins and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

Key Facts

  • Senator Susan Collins is from Maine and belongs to the Republican Party.
  • Immigration officials had conducted a surge operation in Maine, resulting in over 200 arrests.
  • Collins communicated directly with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem about this issue.
  • She successfully urged for a reconsideration of the immigration enforcement approach in Maine.
  • President Donald Trump indicated he might reduce tensions following a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.
  • The announcement stated no more large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are currently planned in Maine.

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