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Donald Trump has sent ICE to Maine — striking fear in our communities as we see a surge of arrests.
Having masked, armed men roaming the streets, terrorizing families and children isn’t keeping us safe — it’s just wrong and dangerous. Trump and his agents have created a cloud of fear that has seeped into every facet of our lives — schools, businesses, streets — well out of proportion with their stated goal. I’ve seen police work done well and faithfully, and this isn’t it.
Police are part of all of our communities — they protect us, our families and neighbors. The actions of ICE over the past few days is not that. I’ve said this before: We are at our best when we work to build a better Maine together. When people feel afraid or uncertain, our responsibility is not to turn away — it’s to make sure folks know their rights, know where to go for help, and know they’re not alone.
That starts with being informed.
There are trusted, Maine-based organizations that have pulled together clear guidance, legal information, and multilingual resources for anyone who may be affected or supporting someone who is. Call them if you need help, support them if you have the ability:
Maine Immigrant Resource Hub & Hotline [ [link removed] ]
Know your rights, make a plan, find local support, and learn how to safely document immigration enforcement activity.
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) [ [link removed] ]
Maine’s statewide immigration legal services organization provides legal help, education, and advocacy.
Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC) [ [link removed] ]
A statewide network working to support immigrant communities and strengthen Maine as a whole.
I know we’re in a frightening moment. What Trump and his agents are doing, spreading fear rather than safety, is simply un-American. But I believe Maine people, with calm and clear resolve, are better than that.
To be clear, being there for our neighbors doesn’t mean creating chaos or putting anyone in harm’s way. It means showing up with care, with facts, and with a commitment to each other’s dignity and safety.
I respect the role of law enforcement and the responsibility of keeping communities safe, but what we’re seeing here isn’t keeping us safe, it’s keeping us scared. Accountability, transparency, and respect for civil rights must always be part of that work, and is lacking in this operation. Maine people expect — and deserve — nothing less.
Thank you for looking out for one another.
— Angus King III

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