Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says immigration officials have ceased their enhanced operations in the state. Collins, a Republican, announced the development Thursday after saying she spoke with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Collins says there are no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations in Maine. Collins has urged the Trump administration to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement. Her statement follows an ICE operation called “Catch of the Day,” which led to more than 200 arrests in the state. Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who could face Collins in a high-profile Senate race this fall, has challenged immigration officials to provide more transparency.