ICE in Maine: What you need to know.

With immigration enforcement ramping up operations in the Pine Tree State this past week, a flurry of information on arrests, protests, and reactions have come out. We here at WGAN want to break it down so far.

Maine DHHS found to have overpaid millions for childhood autism services

A federal audit has revealed that Maine made more than $45 million in overpayments to groups that offer support services for children with autism from 2019 to 2023.

York County confirms arrest of corrections officer by ICE agents

The York County Sheriff says a corrections officer with no criminal record is now in ICE detention.

Governor Mills Wants Transparency on ICE Operation in Maine

Mills said that President Donald Trump’s office hasn’t returned her calls regarding the operation launched this week.

ICE Agents Detain Man in Portland, Leave Car Running with Smashed Windows

It’s not known where the Columbian was taken by immigration enforcement agents.

Two Mainers Named to U.S. Olympic Team in Skiing, Snowboarding

The Olympics will kick off on February 6th in Milan, Italy.

Cumberland County sheriff calls ICE tactics “bush-league” in arrest of corrections officer recruit

Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he’s still waiting on more details about the arrest of a corrections officer recruit by ICE.

Maine man charged with murder in death of infant daughter held on bail

Bail is now set at $250,000 for a Maine man accused of killing his infant daughter.

ICE Activity Increases in Maine as Anxiety Grows in Immigrant Communities

Reports of a surge in immigration arrests have struck fear in immigrant communities of Portland and Lewiston

ICE Ordered to Show Cause for Detaining Portland Resident During Routine Check-In

The judge gave the agency until noon Thursday to show cause for the detainment of Yanick Joao Carneiro