Sen. Susan Collins Faces Political Backlash Over Maine ICE Shooting

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A 25‑year‑old Colombian national was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Biddeford, Maine. Governor Janet Mills called for the abolition or major reform of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, urging Maine’s congressional delegation to act. Senator Susan Collins, a Republican up for reelection, rejected the governor’s demand, supporting an independent Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General review and appealing to the Justice Department for an impartial investigation. Collins also backed a temporary pause to ICE traffic stops ordered by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

Commentators on Fox News highlighted Collins’s voting record, noting she has aligned with former President Donald Trump on most votes and has supported ICE funding. They warned that the shooting and her stance on ICE could jeopardize her Senate seat in the upcoming election, tying her directly to the agency’s $70 billion funding request.

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Susan Collins Defies Governor’s ICE Abolition Demand After Fatal Shooting [www.blabber.buzz]

7 days ago

Maine Democratic Senate Candidates Unite Behind "Abolish ICE" Demand After Fatal Shooting [www.foreignpolicyjournal.com]

6 days ago

Susan Collins warned on Fox News that her votes are about to come back to haunt her [dnyuz.com]

8 days ago

‘The Manufactured Outrage Is Tired and Weak’: Sen. Ed Markey Faces Fierce Backlash Over ICE Visit in Maine [thenerdstash.com]

6 days ago