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Panic in Maine
Cumberland County DA, Portland mayor to hold press conference amid warnings of possible ICE activity
Portland Mayor Mark Dion said Wednesday that the community is “anxious and fearful” amid reports ICE agents could be sent to Portland and Lewiston.
The mayors of Portland and Lewiston shared statements about the possibility of ICE agents coming to the cities, but have not shared where the information came from.
Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
Published: 3:27 PM EST January 15, 2026
Updated: 3:27 PM EST January 15, 2026
PORTLAND, Maine — Cumberland County District Attorney Jackie Sartoris and Portland Mayor Mark Dion are scheduled to hold a joint news conference Friday amid growing concern from state and local leaders about possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Maine.
The press conference is set for 10 a.m. Friday in the rotunda of the Cumberland County Courthouse.
The announcement comes after the mayors of Portland and Lewiston, Gov. Janet Mills, and U.S. Sen. Angus King warned this week that ICE agents could move into Maine communities in the near future. U.S. Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree also released statements Thursday expressing concern.
Neither the cities nor Mills have said where the information about the potential ICE activity originated, and state officials say they have been unable to confirm whether federal operations are planned.
RELATED: Maine lawmakers, mayors warn of possible incoming ICE activity
Mills addressed the issue in a video statement on Wednesday evening, saying her administration has unsuccessfully sought confirmation from federal officials but is coordinating with municipalities and law enforcement to prepare.
“I have directed the Maine State Police to work closely with local law enforcement, as necessary, to provide whatever support is needed in advance of and during any potential federal operations,” Mills said. “If they come here, I want any federal agents — and the president of the United States — to know what this state stands for. We stand for the rule of law. We oppose violence. We stand for peaceful protest. We stand for compassion, for integrity and justice.”
Mills urged anyone considering demonstrations to do so peacefully.
“For those of you who may consider protesting, I fully support your right to do so, and I urge you to do so peacefully — to meet any hostility with reserve and resolve,” she said. “Maine will not be intimidated, and we will not betray the values that make us who we are.”
An ICE spokesperson declined to confirm any activity, citing security concerns.
“For reasons of operational security and officer safety, ICE does not comment on any ongoing, upcoming, or potential operations,” the spokesperson told NEWS CENTER Maine.
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said he believes ICE enforcement activity will occur in his city and urged residents and businesses to be prepared.
“It’s my understanding that there will be ICE enforcement in Lewiston soon,” Sheline said in a statement. “I urge residents and businesses to know their rights and have a plan of action if ICE stops them in the street, visits their home, or visits their business. As a reminder, Lewiston Police do not enforce federal law.”
Dion said Portland residents are “anxious and fearful” amid reports ICE agents could be sent to Portland and Lewiston.
“We are a welcoming city,” Dion said. “There is no evidence of unchecked criminal activity in our community requiring a disproportionate presence of federal agents.”
He emphasized that Portland police do not cooperate with ICE or enforce federal immigration law and urged residents to look out for one another and keep any protests peaceful.
King, Golden, and Pingree also issued statements this week expressing concern and encouraging residents to remain calm and informed as state and local officials seek more clarity from federal authorities.
>Panic in Maine
These tards don't even realize they're making the case for ICE raids
ICE is headed to Maine
The Mayors of Portland and Lewiston confirmed Wednesday ICE's imminent presence.
Author
Marisa Kabas
January 14, 2026
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Lewiston, Maine
As ICE continues its deadly assault on Minneapolis and communities throughout the country, its likely next target has been revealed: The state of Maine. On Tuesday I learned that people were gearing up for enforcement actions based on rumors, and by Wednesday the mayors of the state's two largest cities addressed it, decrying ICE tactics as a “paramilitary approach.”
Thanks to unfounded claims last month by a right wing Youtuber of widespread fraud across Minneapolis childcare centers run by Somali Americans, the community has become a target of ICE ire. The Trump administration announced this week it would be ending Temporary Protective Status for immigrants from Somalia, which has allowed them to live and work legally in the US. And predating this is the constant drumbeat of threats against Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a fierce progressive champion and herself a Somalian refugee who came seeking asylum in the US with her family. Now it seems that ire will be extended to the Somali community in Maine.
As rumors of ICE activity began to swirl earlier in the week, Portland Public Schools put out this statement in their community newsletter:
The Portland Public Schools is dedicated to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and families. In light of our community’s concerns about safety following enforcement actions in Maine and nationwide by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we have recently updated our district's procedures regarding requests from ICE or other non-local law enforcement to access school property or student information. The district’s protocols, based on guidance from legal counsel, provide guidance to PPS staff to safeguard students’ well-being in the event of non-local law enforcement action on or near PPS grounds, buses, or events. All staff are being trained on these protocols and on the civil rights laws that relate to immigration enforcement issues. We have also engaged with Portland Police, and they have agreed that if they learn of any enforcement action planned at a school, they will work to ensure that it does not occur there. We commit to transparent and timely communication with the community when there is confirmed law enforcement on or near school grounds. Learn more about school safety on the District Immigration Guidance page on our website.
Attendance at Portland schools was down by as much as 25% this week, according to the government source, out of fear among immigrant families that ICE might already be lurking. I’ve been in touch with Portland Public Schools to confirm this figure, but they have not yet provided any statistics.
Though it’s probably obvious, it’s important to underline that there are no current violent crime threats in either Portland nor Lewiston from immigrants or US citizens. According to analysis from October, Lewiston is among the top 10 safest cities in America based on a formula of home and community safety, natural disaster risk and financial safety. But as we’ve well-learned by now, this administration doesn’t need any legitimate pretense to invade safe American communities and leave them much worse off than they found them.
>Panic in Maine
>Attendance at Portland schools was down by as much as 25% this week, according to the government source, out of fear among immigrant families that ICE might already be lurkin
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Sweet-Challenge1214
What can be done about ICE in Maine?
In the wake of everything going on, political action is top of mind. I know there are already community groups and nonprofits that are leading action against ICE, and saw that Janet Mills approved LD 1971, though that won't take effect until late spring. I also know that Avelo is not going to be working with ICE anymore. (At least, locally?)
With that, I'm wondering if anyone knows what else Maine (as a state, or individual communities) can work to do? I'm trying to do some digging online but there's so much disparate info and idk what's applicable for us. For example:
Are there any more extreme versions of legislation to make it harder for ICE to operate?
Can jails be pressured to cooperate less with ICE?
Are there other big players that financially benefit from ICE in our state?
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Follow @no.ice.for.meon Instagram. They are a coalition organizing to end Cumberland county’s collaboration with ICE. There’s a call coming up this week to learn more about how you can help.
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Take Action with No ICE 4 ME
NEW YEAR, NEW CHAIR, RENEWED PRESSURE
TO END THE CONTRACT!
In November, despite nearly 100 public comments demanding an end to the Cumberland County Jail’s contract with ICE, Commissioners decided to maintain its arrangement, after opting to table the issue at their September meeting.
The first meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners in 2026 took place on Monday, January 5, at which activists spoke passionately against the contract, taking up the entire public comment period.
Every day, we are hearing devastating stories in Maine and from across the country as ICE ramps up its inhumane and violent enforcement efforts. The recent murder of Renee Wood in Minneapolis makes the danger of this moment even more urgent—but make no mistake, Black and Brown people have been losing their lives to ICE for years. This violence is not new; it is systemic.
We must continue calling, emailing, and showing up until Cumberland County ends this dangerous contract. We want all Commissioners to hear this clearly from their constituents: ending the contract with ICE is possible, legal, and urgent.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join us! We are hosting a mass call on Thursday, January 15th at 5:30 PM to activate the community. RSVP required. Please also save the dates of February 3 (tent) and 17 at 5:30 PM for a public meeting hosted by Commissioner Cloutier and the Commissioners' meeting, respectively.
Email/call your Commissioner now – Let them know we’re not giving up! At the November meeting, Commissioners reported receiving calls from constituents in support of keeping the contact. Let’s show them that the overwhelming majority of people in Cumberland County want to end the contract.
Write an LTE/OpEd - Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds are powerful tools for shaping public opinion and influencing decision-makers. Use the tips in our LTE/OpEd Guide to help you with the process.
Amplify our asks – Share this toolkit and our Instagram posts with your friends and family in Cumberland County (and beyond).
Keep each other safe! –Get involved with the Maine ICE Watch Hotline 207-544-9989, and support the Maine Solidarity Fund.
The toolkit below includes templates, talking points, and tips for engaging effectively with your Commissioner.
In solidarity,
No ICE 4 ME
OMMISSIONER CONTACT INFORMATION
Here’s a map of the commissioner districts.
Name
D
Towns Represented
Phone
10/20 and 11/17 Votes
Jean-Marie Caterina
1
Baldwin, Bridgton, Gorham, Scarborough, Sebago, and Standish
(207) 318-3440
caterina@cumberlandcounty.org
YES (Supports Ending Contract)
Tom Tyler
2
Casco, Falmouth, Frye Island, Gray, Harrison, Naples, New Gloucester, Raymond, and Windham
(207) 831-8533
tyler@cumberlandcounty.org
NO (Supports Keeping Contract)
Stephen F. Gorden
3
Brunswick, Cumberland, Chebeague Island, Freeport, Long Island, Harpswell, North Yarmouth, Pownal, and Yarmouth
(207) 871-8380
gorden@cumberlandcounty.org
NO
(Supports Keeping Contract)
Patricia Smith
4
Cape Elizabeth, Part of Portland (Precinct 5-1), South Portland, and Westbrook
(207) 615-3870
psmith@cumberlandcounty.org
YES (Supports Ending Contract)
James F. Cloutier (potential swing vote)
5
Portland, except for Precinct 5-1
(207) 775-2911
cloutier@cumberlandcounty.org
NO
(Voted to Keep Contract but has indicated a willingness to change course)
>Get involved with the Maine ICE Watch Hotline 207-544-9989
> https://maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resource-hub/
FIND RESOURCES
Organizations in Maine are offering help to meet your basic needs: food, housing, health care, and more! If you are looking for people who can support you, please:
Resource Directories – Check out Find Help and/or 211Maine to find organizations offering resources to meet basic needs in Maine. Other available support hotlines exist for: sexual assault & domestic violence, suicide prevention, and healthcare access.
Call the MIRC Hotline – Call 207-544-9989 to ask about organizations near you offering support.
Financial Assistance – Coordinate financial assistance for the detained individual, especially considering: Bail Bond, Commissary, and Family Finance Assistance. The following organizations are growing in Maine and here to help.
Solidarity Fund – Inquire for financial support HERE. This fund is eligible to immigrants, undocumented community members, and other marginalized communities, offering the following supports:
Bail and bond payments for those unlawfully detained
Legal representation and defense attorney fees
Emergency family support when breadwinners are detained
Application fees for immigration documents
Community Relief Fund (CRF) – Inquire for financial support HERE. This fund is a community and BIPoC led, autonomous, mutual aid, and rapid response effort eligible to families coping with the emotional and financial burden of loved ones taken by ICE or Border Patrol in Wabanakiek (Maine). CRF offers support for expenses such as:
Bail Support: When bail is available, help free detained loved ones.
Monetary Support: Financial support to families coping with the emotional and financial burden of loved ones in detention. This can include keeping the lights on, staying housed, emergency bills, gas, bail, legal, or translation fees.
Resource Sharing: By collaborating with national and local organizations, we share resources to build a stronger support network for those affected.
Family Strategy Support: We understand that families and situations are dynamic and never exactly the same. Each situation requires both attention to what is immediate at hand and pro-active strategy to keeping families safe and connected.
Mainers for Humane Immigration (Flyer) – Inquire for financial support HERE, email support@mainersforhumaneimmigration.org or call their intake Hotline at (207) 747-1409. This fund is eligible for people in ICE detention and the families left navigating its consequences, offering the following supports:
Commissary Support: Deposits to individual commissary accounts so people in ICE detention can buy key supplies and make calls.
Release Support: Limited help with immediate needs upon release, such as a bus ticket home or overnight lodging.
Bond Fund: We maintain a small bond fund, reviewing requests case-by-case, depending on available funds and volunteer capacity.
Paper Bridges: A volunteer letter-writing program connecting people in detention with volunteers through regular correspondence. This program helps break isolation, provides encouragement and monitors for human rights abuses.
Project Relief ME – Inquire for financial support HERE. This fund is a Black immigrant-led mutual aid group delivering urgent support—food, housing, legal aid—to those impacted by ICE and systemic injustice. This organization offers:
Emergency Mutual Aid: Food, housing, legal support for immigrants in crisis.
Community Solidarity: Diapers, groceries, transport & clothing drives
Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) – Inquire for financial support HERE. This organization offers:
Immigration Bond: Bond for people with a connection to the state of Massachusetts (detained in MA, living in MA, with immigration court in MA) when we have the funds.
Direct Action Solidarity Fund – Inquire for financial assistance HERE. This fund is for people detained during protests.
Community Support – Identify community organizations that can support detainees and their families. Connect with:
ECBO’s – the detainee’s Ethnic Community leader. Reach out to MIRC if you are unsure who this may be at hcropsey@maineimmigrantrights.org.
Employer – the detainee’s employer HR office, if relevant, to alert them to the detention, check ongoing employment, and see what support they can provide to the detainee and their family.
Local Groups – local community groups, such as faith communities, PTO’s, social clubs, neighborhood associations and others nearby who can coordinate community care and mutual aid.
Local Nonprofits – other nonprofits in your area who can help! Check out Find Help and/or 211Maine for potential supporting nonprofits.
Hotline – If you need help finding local resources, try calling the Hotline! 207-544-9989
TAKE ACTION
Volunteer and Donate to Organizations and Key Funds!
LEGAL SERVICES
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) – DONATE
ACLU Maine – DONATE
Maine Law, Refugee and Human Rights Clinic (RHRC) – DONATE. When donating to RHRC, select “Clinics at Maine Law” and then write RHRC in the “Other Designation” line.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The Solidarity Fund – DONATE.
Community Relief Fund – DONATE.
Mainers for Humane Immigration – VOLUNTEER; DONATE.
Project Relief Maine – DONATE
Families in Crisis fund of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools – DONATE
Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network – DONATE
COORDINATING ORGANIZATIONS
Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC) – VOLUNTEER; DONATE
People’s Coalition for Safety and Justice (PCSJ) – VOLUNTEER
IMMIGRANT SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
Presente!Maine – DONATE
Khmer Maine – DONATE
Unified Asian Communities – DONATE
CoCo Maine – DONATE
Hope Acts – DONATE
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