Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
@pingree.house.gov
Organic farmer. Maine islander. Congresswoman for Maine’s 1st District 🦞🌲
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Yesterday, I visited three organizations that’ve been directly impacted by ICE’s terror campaign.
At American Roots, an apparel company that employs new Mainers, I was amazed to see so many people showing up to work—despite the ever-present threat of ICE.
Their bravery is so inspiring. (1/5)
Yesterday, I visited three organizations that’ve been directly impacted by ICE’s terror campaign.
At American Roots, an apparel company that employs new Mainers, I was amazed to see so many people showing up to work—despite the ever-present threat of ICE.
Their bravery is so inspiring. (1/5)
Maine volunteers form human wall to protect immigrant workers
Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.
www.pressherald.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Yesterday, I visited three organizations that’ve been directly impacted by ICE’s terror campaign.
At American Roots, an apparel company that employs new Mainers, I was amazed to see so many people showing up to work—despite the ever-present threat of ICE.
Their bravery is so inspiring. (1/5)
Yesterday, I visited three organizations that’ve been directly impacted by ICE’s terror campaign.
At American Roots, an apparel company that employs new Mainers, I was amazed to see so many people showing up to work—despite the ever-present threat of ICE.
Their bravery is so inspiring. (1/5)
Arresting journalists for doing their job is a chilling abuse of power—and an assault on the very idea of a free press.
The Admin is clearly trying to intimidate the media from documenting their lawlessness.
Two different courts refused to greenlight charges. That’s how absurd the DOJ’s case is.
The Admin is clearly trying to intimidate the media from documenting their lawlessness.
Two different courts refused to greenlight charges. That’s how absurd the DOJ’s case is.
Feds arrest 4, including Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist over church protest
Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Arresting journalists for doing their job is a chilling abuse of power—and an assault on the very idea of a free press.
The Admin is clearly trying to intimidate the media from documenting their lawlessness.
Two different courts refused to greenlight charges. That’s how absurd the DOJ’s case is.
The Admin is clearly trying to intimidate the media from documenting their lawlessness.
Two different courts refused to greenlight charges. That’s how absurd the DOJ’s case is.
Threatening peaceful observers.
Detaining immigrants who here legally.
Only providing information to partisan news outlets like Fox over members of Congress.
Operation “Catch of the Day” has brought nothing but fear, anxiety, and terror to our state.
#ICEOUTOFMAINE
Detaining immigrants who here legally.
Only providing information to partisan news outlets like Fox over members of Congress.
Operation “Catch of the Day” has brought nothing but fear, anxiety, and terror to our state.
#ICEOUTOFMAINE
January 30, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Threatening peaceful observers.
Detaining immigrants who here legally.
Only providing information to partisan news outlets like Fox over members of Congress.
Operation “Catch of the Day” has brought nothing but fear, anxiety, and terror to our state.
#ICEOUTOFMAINE
Detaining immigrants who here legally.
Only providing information to partisan news outlets like Fox over members of Congress.
Operation “Catch of the Day” has brought nothing but fear, anxiety, and terror to our state.
#ICEOUTOFMAINE
Reposted by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
1/29 U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree told me Thursday afternoon that it does *appear* the ICE surge in Maine IS actually ending, but warns that the Trump Administration immigration policies of the last year remain #maine #MEpolitics
January 29, 2026 at 9:32 PM
1/29 U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree told me Thursday afternoon that it does *appear* the ICE surge in Maine IS actually ending, but warns that the Trump Administration immigration policies of the last year remain #maine #MEpolitics
As if their heinous abductions and violence against peaceful protestors weren’t awful enough, ICE is spending billions of dollars (made possible by the Big Ugly Bill) on high-tech surveillance tools—many of which are clearly unconstitutional in scope.
The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters
Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
As if their heinous abductions and violence against peaceful protestors weren’t awful enough, ICE is spending billions of dollars (made possible by the Big Ugly Bill) on high-tech surveillance tools—many of which are clearly unconstitutional in scope.
ICE's presence in our state is has been extremely stressful and traumatizing for so many. But Mainers have shown up every single day to protect their neighbors, get kids to school, put food on tables, and speak up for what’s right.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:51 PM
ICE's presence in our state is has been extremely stressful and traumatizing for so many. But Mainers have shown up every single day to protect their neighbors, get kids to school, put food on tables, and speak up for what’s right.
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I cannot independently confirm this announcement because the Department of Homeland Security has not provided my office with basic information about this operation, despite repeated requests for weeks. (1/7)
I cannot independently confirm this announcement because the Department of Homeland Security has not provided my office with basic information about this operation, despite repeated requests for weeks. (1/7)
ICE ending Maine surge, Senator Collins says - The Boston Globe
The Republican senator had urged Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to pause what was called "Operation Catch of the Day."
www.bostonglobe.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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I cannot independently confirm this announcement because the Department of Homeland Security has not provided my office with basic information about this operation, despite repeated requests for weeks. (1/7)
I cannot independently confirm this announcement because the Department of Homeland Security has not provided my office with basic information about this operation, despite repeated requests for weeks. (1/7)
While ICE's terror remains top of mind, this can't be ignored:
The Admin ordered the removal of exhibits across at least 17 national parks that reference climate change and the mistreatment of Native Americans.
These parks aren't propaganda sites. They're classrooms, archives, and living records.
The Admin ordered the removal of exhibits across at least 17 national parks that reference climate change and the mistreatment of Native Americans.
These parks aren't propaganda sites. They're classrooms, archives, and living records.
National park signs related to Native Americans, climate change to be removed
Among the national parks targeted in the new removal orders are some of the country’s most iconic: Grand Canyon, Glacier, Big Bend and Zion.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:37 PM
While ICE's terror remains top of mind, this can't be ignored:
The Admin ordered the removal of exhibits across at least 17 national parks that reference climate change and the mistreatment of Native Americans.
These parks aren't propaganda sites. They're classrooms, archives, and living records.
The Admin ordered the removal of exhibits across at least 17 national parks that reference climate change and the mistreatment of Native Americans.
These parks aren't propaganda sites. They're classrooms, archives, and living records.
Francoise Makuiza came to the U.S. legally—with a visa, after fleeing genocide in the DRC and awful treatment in Colombia.
She’s lived here for 12 years, raising her children and working at an assisted living facility.
She has no criminal record.
On Friday, Francoise was abducted by ICE. (1/2)
She’s lived here for 12 years, raising her children and working at an assisted living facility.
She has no criminal record.
On Friday, Francoise was abducted by ICE. (1/2)
Asylum seeker detained by ICE on Friday had no criminal history in Maine, attorney says
Francoise Makuiza is one of more than 200 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine since an enforcement surge began last week.
www.pressherald.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Francoise Makuiza came to the U.S. legally—with a visa, after fleeing genocide in the DRC and awful treatment in Colombia.
She’s lived here for 12 years, raising her children and working at an assisted living facility.
She has no criminal record.
On Friday, Francoise was abducted by ICE. (1/2)
She’s lived here for 12 years, raising her children and working at an assisted living facility.
She has no criminal record.
On Friday, Francoise was abducted by ICE. (1/2)
They lied about Renee.
They lied about Alex.
They’re lying about how many of the people they’re abducting are criminals.
Lie after lie after lie.
They’re also ridiculous hypocrites—violating people’s constitutional rights after screaming for years about *their* rights being violated.
It's sick.
They lied about Alex.
They’re lying about how many of the people they’re abducting are criminals.
Lie after lie after lie.
They’re also ridiculous hypocrites—violating people’s constitutional rights after screaming for years about *their* rights being violated.
It's sick.
January 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM
They lied about Renee.
They lied about Alex.
They’re lying about how many of the people they’re abducting are criminals.
Lie after lie after lie.
They’re also ridiculous hypocrites—violating people’s constitutional rights after screaming for years about *their* rights being violated.
It's sick.
They lied about Alex.
They’re lying about how many of the people they’re abducting are criminals.
Lie after lie after lie.
They’re also ridiculous hypocrites—violating people’s constitutional rights after screaming for years about *their* rights being violated.
It's sick.
People are afraid to go to work. Afraid to send their kids to school. To even leave their house.
Enough with ICE’s lawless bullshit!
Enough with ICE’s lawless bullshit!
January 27, 2026 at 2:23 PM
People are afraid to go to work. Afraid to send their kids to school. To even leave their house.
Enough with ICE’s lawless bullshit!
Enough with ICE’s lawless bullshit!
ICE is totally out of control. Killing observers, gassing protestors, threatening people for daring to record their abhorrent behavior.
It’s NOT serving its purpose, it’s NOT enforcing the law, and it’s NOT respecting our rights.
All options are on the table—starting with no more taxpayer dollars.
It’s NOT serving its purpose, it’s NOT enforcing the law, and it’s NOT respecting our rights.
All options are on the table—starting with no more taxpayer dollars.
January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
ICE is totally out of control. Killing observers, gassing protestors, threatening people for daring to record their abhorrent behavior.
It’s NOT serving its purpose, it’s NOT enforcing the law, and it’s NOT respecting our rights.
All options are on the table—starting with no more taxpayer dollars.
It’s NOT serving its purpose, it’s NOT enforcing the law, and it’s NOT respecting our rights.
All options are on the table—starting with no more taxpayer dollars.
Unless you’re Native American, you’re an immigrant.
We are and have always been a nation of immigrants. It’s what made us the most inventive, productive, and dynamic country in the history of the world.
We cannot pull the ladder up behind us.
We are and have always been a nation of immigrants. It’s what made us the most inventive, productive, and dynamic country in the history of the world.
We cannot pull the ladder up behind us.
January 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Unless you’re Native American, you’re an immigrant.
We are and have always been a nation of immigrants. It’s what made us the most inventive, productive, and dynamic country in the history of the world.
We cannot pull the ladder up behind us.
We are and have always been a nation of immigrants. It’s what made us the most inventive, productive, and dynamic country in the history of the world.
We cannot pull the ladder up behind us.
Last night’s plane crash at BIA is a tragedy for our state. Seven lives have been lost. Another is seriously injured. It's truly heartbreaking.
My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, first responders, and airport staff navigating this painful moment.
We're holding you all in our hearts.
My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, first responders, and airport staff navigating this painful moment.
We're holding you all in our hearts.
7 dead in Bangor plane crash, according to FAA
At least one crew member was seriously injured in the crash.
www.bangordailynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Last night’s plane crash at BIA is a tragedy for our state. Seven lives have been lost. Another is seriously injured. It's truly heartbreaking.
My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, first responders, and airport staff navigating this painful moment.
We're holding you all in our hearts.
My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, first responders, and airport staff navigating this painful moment.
We're holding you all in our hearts.
Immigrants make up 4% of Maine’s population. An overwhelming majority are here legally—and have the documentation to prove it.
Mainers (and our Somali community especially) are being targeted by this Administration for no reason other than racism and retribution.
ICE’s campaign of terror must end.
Mainers (and our Somali community especially) are being targeted by this Administration for no reason other than racism and retribution.
ICE’s campaign of terror must end.
January 26, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Immigrants make up 4% of Maine’s population. An overwhelming majority are here legally—and have the documentation to prove it.
Mainers (and our Somali community especially) are being targeted by this Administration for no reason other than racism and retribution.
ICE’s campaign of terror must end.
Mainers (and our Somali community especially) are being targeted by this Administration for no reason other than racism and retribution.
ICE’s campaign of terror must end.
I was a HELL NO on funding Homeland Security when the house voted on it last week. That unfortunately passed.
But the Senate now has an opportunity to block the bill and demand changes and accountability to a completely out of control agency.
Not a PENNY more for ICE.
But the Senate now has an opportunity to block the bill and demand changes and accountability to a completely out of control agency.
Not a PENNY more for ICE.
January 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
I was a HELL NO on funding Homeland Security when the house voted on it last week. That unfortunately passed.
But the Senate now has an opportunity to block the bill and demand changes and accountability to a completely out of control agency.
Not a PENNY more for ICE.
But the Senate now has an opportunity to block the bill and demand changes and accountability to a completely out of control agency.
Not a PENNY more for ICE.
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Alex Pretti was a VA ICU nurse. Colleagues remember him as kind, warm, and caring.
He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and neighbor.
ICE agents murdered him in cold blood. In broad daylight.
And then they had the gall—the sheer, evil audacity—to call *him* a domestic terrorist. (1/3)
Alex Pretti was a VA ICU nurse. Colleagues remember him as kind, warm, and caring.
He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and neighbor.
ICE agents murdered him in cold blood. In broad daylight.
And then they had the gall—the sheer, evil audacity—to call *him* a domestic terrorist. (1/3)
January 25, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Alex Pretti was a VA ICU nurse. Colleagues remember him as kind, warm, and caring.
He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and neighbor.
ICE agents murdered him in cold blood. In broad daylight.
And then they had the gall—the sheer, evil audacity—to call *him* a domestic terrorist. (1/3)
Alex Pretti was a VA ICU nurse. Colleagues remember him as kind, warm, and caring.
He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and neighbor.
ICE agents murdered him in cold blood. In broad daylight.
And then they had the gall—the sheer, evil audacity—to call *him* a domestic terrorist. (1/3)
Mainers have a message for Donald Trump and Kristi Noem: Get your murderous immigration agents OUT OF MAINE.
January 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Mainers have a message for Donald Trump and Kristi Noem: Get your murderous immigration agents OUT OF MAINE.
On my way to Lewiston for the No ICE protest, but I’ve been watching the breaking news out of Minneapolis, where federal agents have shot and killed another person.
I’ve seen the video and it’s horrific.
This violent occupation has to end. ICE needs to GET OUT of MN and GET OUT of Maine.
I’ve seen the video and it’s horrific.
This violent occupation has to end. ICE needs to GET OUT of MN and GET OUT of Maine.
January 24, 2026 at 6:41 PM
On my way to Lewiston for the No ICE protest, but I’ve been watching the breaking news out of Minneapolis, where federal agents have shot and killed another person.
I’ve seen the video and it’s horrific.
This violent occupation has to end. ICE needs to GET OUT of MN and GET OUT of Maine.
I’ve seen the video and it’s horrific.
This violent occupation has to end. ICE needs to GET OUT of MN and GET OUT of Maine.
I’m so sad to hear that Ginny Oliver—known as the Lobster Lady—has passed away at the age of 105.
She was a true Mainer: salt of the Earth, hardworking, kind beyond words. I got to meet her a few years ago. Hearing her stories, seeing the passion she had for her work—it was an amazing experience.
She was a true Mainer: salt of the Earth, hardworking, kind beyond words. I got to meet her a few years ago. Hearing her stories, seeing the passion she had for her work—it was an amazing experience.
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I’m so sad to hear that Ginny Oliver—known as the Lobster Lady—has passed away at the age of 105.
She was a true Mainer: salt of the Earth, hardworking, kind beyond words. I got to meet her a few years ago. Hearing her stories, seeing the passion she had for her work—it was an amazing experience.
She was a true Mainer: salt of the Earth, hardworking, kind beyond words. I got to meet her a few years ago. Hearing her stories, seeing the passion she had for her work—it was an amazing experience.
ICE is using intimidation, harassment, and fear tactics against peaceful observers and protesters.
It is NOT illegal to record or observe ICE activity. Period.
Showing up at observers’ homes, calling their cell phones, and putting people on a “domestic terrorism” list are gross abuses of power.
It is NOT illegal to record or observe ICE activity. Period.
Showing up at observers’ homes, calling their cell phones, and putting people on a “domestic terrorism” list are gross abuses of power.
January 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
ICE is using intimidation, harassment, and fear tactics against peaceful observers and protesters.
It is NOT illegal to record or observe ICE activity. Period.
Showing up at observers’ homes, calling their cell phones, and putting people on a “domestic terrorism” list are gross abuses of power.
It is NOT illegal to record or observe ICE activity. Period.
Showing up at observers’ homes, calling their cell phones, and putting people on a “domestic terrorism” list are gross abuses of power.
It’s been a terrible week for our state. Noem and her lawless secret police are terrorizing Mainers, detaining lawful permanent residents, denying people due process, and causing widespread fear and chaos in our communities.
We need answers. We need accountability. And we need ICE OUT OF MAINE.
We need answers. We need accountability. And we need ICE OUT OF MAINE.
January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
It’s been a terrible week for our state. Noem and her lawless secret police are terrorizing Mainers, detaining lawful permanent residents, denying people due process, and causing widespread fear and chaos in our communities.
We need answers. We need accountability. And we need ICE OUT OF MAINE.
We need answers. We need accountability. And we need ICE OUT OF MAINE.
ICE’s Maine operation is a disaster. They’re terrorizing families, threatening observers, and acting outside their stated scope.
I’m demanding answers to critical questions including:
🔴 How many have been taken pursuant to VALID warrants?
🔴 How many have documentation?
🔴 Where are they being held?
I’m demanding answers to critical questions including:
🔴 How many have been taken pursuant to VALID warrants?
🔴 How many have documentation?
🔴 Where are they being held?
In Scathing Letter to DHS Sec. Noem, Pingree Demands Full Report, Accounting of Immigration Operation in Maine
pingree.house.gov
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
ICE’s Maine operation is a disaster. They’re terrorizing families, threatening observers, and acting outside their stated scope.
I’m demanding answers to critical questions including:
🔴 How many have been taken pursuant to VALID warrants?
🔴 How many have documentation?
🔴 Where are they being held?
I’m demanding answers to critical questions including:
🔴 How many have been taken pursuant to VALID warrants?
🔴 How many have documentation?
🔴 Where are they being held?
For months, we’ve been hearing stories about ICE forcefully entering people’s homes without a judicial warrant.
Now we know why: DHS gave them the green light.
This is a clear and egregious violation of the 4th Amendment.
No wonder DHS tried to keep this under wraps. They knew it was illegal.
Now we know why: DHS gave them the green light.
This is a clear and egregious violation of the 4th Amendment.
No wonder DHS tried to keep this under wraps. They knew it was illegal.
ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judge’s warrant, legal group says
The memo, seen by The Washington Post, was included in a disclosure to U.S. senators by Whistleblower Aid, a legal group representing two government employees.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:35 PM
For months, we’ve been hearing stories about ICE forcefully entering people’s homes without a judicial warrant.
Now we know why: DHS gave them the green light.
This is a clear and egregious violation of the 4th Amendment.
No wonder DHS tried to keep this under wraps. They knew it was illegal.
Now we know why: DHS gave them the green light.
This is a clear and egregious violation of the 4th Amendment.
No wonder DHS tried to keep this under wraps. They knew it was illegal.
I am furious. Sickened. Outraged beyond words.
ICE detained this 5-year-old boy in Minnesota—then USED HIM AS BAIT.
His family has an active asylum case. They came through a legal port of entry. They are not criminals.
This isn't "law enforcement." It's cruelty for cruelty’s sake.
ICE detained this 5-year-old boy in Minnesota—then USED HIM AS BAIT.
His family has an active asylum case. They came through a legal port of entry. They are not criminals.
This isn't "law enforcement." It's cruelty for cruelty’s sake.
ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old
Columbia Heights Public Schools district officials accused ICE officers of using the 5-year-old “as bait.” A 10-year-old and her mother were also detained.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I am furious. Sickened. Outraged beyond words.
ICE detained this 5-year-old boy in Minnesota—then USED HIM AS BAIT.
His family has an active asylum case. They came through a legal port of entry. They are not criminals.
This isn't "law enforcement." It's cruelty for cruelty’s sake.
ICE detained this 5-year-old boy in Minnesota—then USED HIM AS BAIT.
His family has an active asylum case. They came through a legal port of entry. They are not criminals.
This isn't "law enforcement." It's cruelty for cruelty’s sake.