DoomsdaysCWI'm not finding the post, but someone on here posted about an incident at a bar in #PortlandME where #ICE was thrown out. I've confirmed the story, and it was a brew pub in the Bayside neighborhood. Hubby saw the video but couldn't make out the name of the brew pub, but recognized the neighborhood. Here's the link from IG:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_2sQ2EXW9/
This is about my friends' son. Wow... Just wow... I know this kid and it just breaks my heart.
Some US citizens in #Maine are carrying passports, fearing #ICE detention
Some Mainers of color say they’re afraid to leave their homes and worry about their children. One man says he was racially profiled.
by Salomé Cloteaux, Morgan Womack, and Dana Richie
January 28, 2026
"Cooper George was doing what other 13-year-old boys do when they’re home alone: he played video games.
Then, his friend texted in a group chat saying Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity was ramping up.
It was Jan. 12, a week before a surge that federal agents have dubbed 'Operation Catch of the Day' began in Maine.
George knew that ICE officers had been scoping out some places near his home in Westbrook. But if they were increasing their operations, did that mean they were going door to door? Were they going to come to his house?
He immediately stepped away from his screen and rummaged through his bag to look for his passport.
George has been carrying proof of his U.S. citizenship, like his passport or birth certificate, for about a year now, ever since he heard about ICE agents showing up in schools last spring.
He’s afraid he could be arrested because he’s mixed race. He’d seen news reports in other states of other U.S. citizens of color who said they had been stopped or detained by immigration officers.
Since President Donald Trump retook office and announced plans to crack down on illegal immigration, people of color have said they anticipate being stopped by federal agents.
A Supreme Court ruling in September cleared the way for immigration agents to stop people based on their race, language, job or location.
Federal officials say they’ve arrested more than 200 people so far in Maine and contend that they’re focused on detaining people with criminal records and illegal immigration statuses.
But family members, immigrant advocates and local officials have said that many of those detained so far are either in the country legally or haven’t committed any crimes.
Some citizens, like George, have started carrying proof of citizenship on them in an effort to prevent arrest if they are approached.
But this one afternoon, he couldn’t find his passport."
Archived version:
https://archive.md/hrUuv
#USPol #MainePol #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #AbolishICE #SecretPolice #Orwellian #Traumatizing #Unacceptable!
#Maine - Several people arrested after pray-in outside Sen. #SusanCollins' office in #PortlandME
Police said they charged nine people with criminal trespass after they refused to leave and "asked to be arrested"
by Adam Bartow, Updated: 5:54 PM EST Jan 27, 2026
Excerpt: "Police say there were about 50 people protesting and the group was told people would be charged if they did not leave. Police said after several warnings, most people left, but nine stayed 'and asked to be arrested.'
"The First Parish Congregational Church of #GorhamME shared on Facebook, calling it faithful action with 'a large group of #FaithLeaders and people of faith and #conscience, demanding that she use her power to end funding to #ICE and put an end to their campaign of #terror. If you’re on Facebook, please follow #FirstParishCongregationalChurch of Gorham and share widely to amplify this action.'
"Local faith leaders released a statement Tuesday afternoon calling it a #PrayIn.
" 'Masked federal agents using their anger as a tool, causing harm in already vulnerable communities, is the opposite of loving our neighbor,' said Rev. Sara Bartlett, Pastor at Second Congregational Church (#UCC) in #NorwayME.
"The list of people arrested includes the #pastors at #FirstParishCongregationalChurch in Portland, First Parish Congregational Church of Gorham, #BracketMemorialChurch on #PeaksIsland and the #CongregationalChurch in #CumberlandME."
#FaithLeaders #WWJD #Maine #USPol #MainePol #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #AbolishICE
In #Maine, community members form a #HumanWall to keep local workers safe from #ICE
by Patty Wight, Maine Public
January 26, 2026
Excerpt: "The group of more than two dozen volunteers stretches out in a line along the road, where ICE agents have been seen driving by on previous days. It's a wall of down jackets, yarmulkes and brightly colored clergy stoles that blocks the view of the door behind them. They begin to sing as they wait for workers to exit."
Read more:
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/26/maine-ice-arrests-human-wall-american-roots-workers
#WestbrookME #MaineResists #USPol #ResistICE #ICEOutMaine #AbolishICE
#SacoME - #ICE arrested Angolan man on his way home from visiting newborn in the hospital, pastor says
More than 200 people have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since enforcement surged last week, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
by Emily Allen, January 26, 2026
Excerpt: "An Angolan #AsylumSeeker and father of four was detained by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement on Friday evening after visiting his newborn child at the hospital, his pastor said.
"Senior Minister Scott Cousineau from First Parish Saco Church said he was 'shocked' by the arrest of the long-time parishioner, who he only identified as #Makengo. Cousineau declined to share Makengo’s last name without the family’s permission.
" 'She’s afraid to go out of the house, because what if something happens to her?' Cousineau said of Makengo’s wife. 'Then what happens to the children?'
"He said Makengo has been with First Parish for more than eight years, joining almost immediately after he arrived in the U.S. Cousineau said Makengo is one of the church’s greeters who welcome people before services and his young daughter played Mary in the church’s Christmas play last year.
"Cousineau said that he believes Makengo did 'everything he was supposed' for his asylum case.
" 'He’s not among the worst of the worst, he’s really among the best of the best,' Cousineau said."
Archived version:
https://archive.md/JNm7H
A good turnout today in #PortlandME!
Hundreds gather in Portland to protest actions by #ICE
The demonstration came at the end of a week in which federal immigration officials said over 100 people had been detained in #Maine.
by Drew Johnson, January 23, 2026
PORTLAND — "While the temperature dropped, emotions remained high as hundreds of protesters took to Monument Square on Friday night after a week in which federal immigration officials said they had detained over 100 people in Maine.
"Small demonstrations have been held throughout the week — in Portland and beyond — but Friday night’s appeared to be the first to attract such numbers since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began a large-scale operation this week.
" 'No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,' protesters chanted as a symphony of car horns blared on Congress Street shortly after the protest began at 5 p.m.
"Protesters began marching down Congress Street around 6 p.m., chanting 'No justice, no peace, get ICE off our streets; to the steady beat of drums."
Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/hundreds-gather-in-portland-to-protest-actions-by-ice/
Archived version:
https://archive.md/8Fe0j
Did some patrolling around #PortlandME today. Lots of business have Anti-ICE signs which state that they consider them trespassers and will call the local police. Good! I had my phone and whistle, but didn't see any masked asshats. Had a nice chat with an unhoused fella who hangs out near the bar that I DJ at (and I slipped some money to him after our chat). A lot of the regulars know me, and know that I always have an ear to hear their stories, even if I don't always remember to carry cash for them. Anyhow, the streets were unusually empty -- especially empty of POC. I don't like that my former stomping grounds is being terrorized. And #JaredGolden giving more money to these terrorists (naively thinking they can be reined in) is beyond disgusting! I didn't see anyone out protesting (I know there was a rally planned for 5pm), so I decided to head home before the snow squalls blew in (they started just as I got home). Kudos to the hearty souls who are out there braving the cold tonight -- whether they are protesting, homeless, or just trying to earn a living under a #FascistRegime -- my heart goes out to them!
#Maine #MainePol #MEPol #USPol #ICESucks #WinterWeather #MaineResists #ICEOutMaine #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood
FROM MINNESOTA TO MAINE
ICE OUT
OF EVERYWHERE!
FRI. JAN 23
5PM MONUMENT SOUARE
#ICEOutMaine #ICEOutForGood #ICEOut #MaineEvents #Solidarity
#Maine communities, businesses grapple with the fallout of #ICE surge
by Ari Snider, Maine Public
January 22, 2026
"On a residential street in Portland's Parkside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, several residents honked car horns and blew #whistles and #airhorns as several ICE agents get into unmarked vehicles and pull off down the block.
"It was unclear if the agents had arrested anyone.
"A woman who gave her name only as Olivia said she lives nearby, and responded when she heard that ICE agents were in the area.
" 'Came out, walked around, found them. There are a lot of other folks out here with whistles and bull horns trying to alert folks,' she said.
"Olivia said she witnessed an immigration arrest earlier that day just up the block."
Read more:
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/22/maine-communities-businesses-ice-surge
#ICEOut #ICESucks #ICEOUTMaine #WeProtectOurselves #MutualAid #ImmigrantsWelcome #NewMainers #FuckICE #ICESurge
Maine communities, businesses grapple with the fallout of ICE surge
Cassandra Linton, who runs a company that supports adults with disabilities, said one of the people arrested on the first day of the surge was an employee. She said she's concerned about what would happen to her clients, some of whom are nonverbal, should their caregiver be arrested while they're out in public.
Now, can you start arresting these #ICESucks a-holes? Puh-lease?!!!
Cumberland County Sheriff #KevinJoyce denounces actions by #ICE agents in #Maine
Maine Public | By Patty Wight
Published January 22, 2026
"Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says ICE officials are telling one story about their operation to arrest 'the worst of the worst' in Maine, but the reality on the ground is entirely different.
"During a press conference Thursday, Joyce confirmed that ICE agents arrested a corrections officer recruit who he described as 'squeaky clean.'
"Joyce declined to name the officer, but he said he underwent a rigorous vetting process, including a background check, before he was hired last year. He said he had no criminal record, was following the rules, and had permission to work in Maine through the spring of 2029.
" 'I guess if you're not a card carrying US citizen, then you must be illegal,' Joyce said. 'Because that's what they told me, is he's illegal. And he's definitely not a criminal. So what part of him is illegal? I don't know.'
"Joyce said roughly a half dozen ICE agents arrested the officer Wednesday night and left his running car unattended on a city street in Portland. He described the arrest as 'bush league' and said law enforcement officers would first need probable cause to make an arrest and would never abandon a vehicle in that way."
#USPol #MainePol #MPBN #PublicBroadcasting #KeystoneCops #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #ICEOutForGood #ImmigrantsWelcome #NewAmericans #ICESucks
