The Trump administration's mass deportation campaign has now extended to Maine, sparking heightened fear within immigrant communities following a recent surge in arrests. While the state has relatively few undocumented residents, its largest cities, Portland and Lewiston, are home to a notable presence of refugees, particularly from Africa.
This crackdown has prompted strong backlash from Gov. Janet Mills and other Democrats, who have notably refused to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents by issuing undercover license plates for their vehicles.
