Maine 2026 Primaries: Where do the Candidates Stand on ICE Immigration Operations?

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Positions

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Janet Mills"If the Federal government has warrants, then it should show them. But [otherwise] the Federal government is only sowing intimidation and fear and fostering division and suspicion among neighbors – none of which is welcome in Maine."Jan 22, 2026

Maine Governor's Office

Susan Collins"Many of the tactics were excessive [but] ICE also does important work."Mar 31, 2026

WGME

Susan Collins"People who are in this country legally should not be targets of ICE investigations."Jan 21, 2026

Collins

Graham Platner"ICE needs to be out of Maine."Jan 29, 2026

Maine Beacon

Graham Platner"The reason ICE ended the surge was not because of Susan Collins having a conversation with Kristi Noem...She accepted a 'pinky promise' from Noem and then voted to advance a $64 billion bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security."Feb 12, 2026