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

#USPol #MaineResists #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #ICEOutForGood

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

#USPol #MaineResists #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #ICEOutForGood

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

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

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."

https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-01-22/cumberland-county-sheriff-kevin-joyce-denounces-actions-by-ice-agents-in-maine

#USPol #MainePol #MPBN #PublicBroadcasting #KeystoneCops #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #ICEOutForGood #ImmigrantsWelcome #NewAmericans #ICESucks

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."

https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-01-22/cumberland-county-sheriff-kevin-joyce-denounces-actions-by-ice-agents-in-maine

#USPol #MainePol #MPBN #PublicBroadcasting #KeystoneCops #ICEOut #ICEOutMaine #ICEOutForGood #ImmigrantsWelcome #NewAmericans #ICESucks