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Original Date Announced
January 21, 2026Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced "Operation Catch of the Day," which the agency stated was "an immigration enforcement effort across the state of Maine." The Associated Press reports that Maine is "a state with relatively few residents in the United States illegally but notable African refugee communities in its largest cities." According to Patricia Hyde, ICE's deputy assistant director, there are "approximately 1,400 targets here in Maine." CBP also appears to be involved, as "Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said state officials received a request from U.S. Customs and Border Protection for confidential, undercover Maine license plates and decided against issuing them."
Trump 2.0 [ID #2184]
Reported 2026.01.21: ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities - AP News 2026.01.21 ICE - ICE Launches “Operation Catch of the Day” Targeting the Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Across MaineCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: InteriorAssociated or Derivative Policies
- June 7, 2025 President Trump federalizes State National Guard units to support immigration enforcement actions
- August 29, 2025 Trump administration plans major immigration-enforcement operation in Chicago
- November 15, 2025 DHS launches "Operation Charlotte's Web" in North Carolina
- December 4, 2025 DHS launches Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
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