Did ICE target the ‘worst of the worst’ in Maine?

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ICE said it came to Maine to target the 'worst of the worst.' Did it? | Portland Press Herald

A closer look at the Maine names on Homeland Security's 'worst of the worst' list | Portland Press Herald

'Defunding is not the answer, reform is the answer': Sen. Collins comments on ICE operations | WABI

Gov. Mills and AG Frey demand ICE release identities of 206 people arrested in Maine | News Center Maine

Asylum seekers swept up during immigration enforcement surge in Maine | Portland Press Herald

Judge rules federal agents violated rights of workers who fled them in Bethel | Bangor Daily News

Maine school districts to get relief from faulty electric buses | Kennebec Journal

Maine's top federal judge orders ICE to release woman arrested without warrant | Portland Press Herald

Mills raises $2.7M in 4th quarter of 2025 for US Senate race; Collins $2.2M | Sun Journal

Maine bill aims to allow state entities to claim harassment | WGME

7th school district added to Maine lawsuit challenging transgender policies | Portland Press Herald

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