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More than 1,000 rally in #PortlandME against #Trump, #ICE
The protest in Monument Square was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday.
by Drew Johnson, January 30, 2026
PORTLAND — "Friday’s protest appeared to be one of the city’s largest in months, dwarfing recent protests that occurred during much warmer weather on hot, sunny summer weekends.
"But it was a frigid January afternoon, and more than 1,000 people turned out anyway. They huddled together, chanting, cheering and holding their signs over the clouds rising from their breaths.
"Real estate was scarce in Monument Square as the demonstrators condemned Trump administration policies, most notably the recent surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and Maine.
"The crowd stretched from One Monument Square to the bus stop across Center Street and lined the opposite side of Congress Street. When they marched, they extended from the square well down Exchange Street. They eventually made it all the way to Commercial Street, with police blocking off roads and forming an escort.
"The protest in Portland was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday, which included a general strike where businesses shut down and students walked out of class, from #California, #Arizona and #Colorado, to #Michigan, #Minnesota and Maine.
"More than 200 Maine businesses participated in some capacity, either by closing their doors or donating a portion of profits to groups and organizations helping immigrants. Some businesses lined the square with tables, handing out hot chocolate, coffee and treats to demonstrators. Many area high schoolers — including in Portland and #LewistonME — walked out of or skipped school altogether."
Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/30/more-than-1000-rally-in-portland-against-trump-ice/
Archived version:
https://archive.md/E7tnG
#USPol #MainePol #ICEOutOfMaine #AbolishICE #MaineResists #ResistICE #DefundICE
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#Maine #nurses hold vigil for #Minnesota colleague, call on Congress to #DefundICE
Kathryn Carley, Maine News Service
January 30, 2026
Excerpt: "Many residents report people with no criminal records and others living in the United States legally have been detained. Freedman said that includes nursing assistants and environmental service workers at Maine Medical Center.
" 'There’s a physician that wrote an amazing piece on Facebook about how this is affecting our daily lives at the hospital, how it’s affecting the care our patients are receiving, how it’s affecting morale,' she said. 'It’s a really difficult time.'
"Freedman said nurses have been providing rides to co-workers who feel unsafe driving alone. Others report being harassed by ICE agents who threaten to deport their families. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is urging Mainers to document any abuses they witness, adding his office has already identified 14 credible reports of ICE agents using excessive force."
#MaineResists #MainePol #USPol #AbolishICE #ICEOutOfMaine #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood
More than 1,000 rally in #PortlandME against #Trump, #ICE
The protest in Monument Square was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday.
by Drew Johnson, January 30, 2026
PORTLAND — "Friday’s protest appeared to be one of the city’s largest in months, dwarfing recent protests that occurred during much warmer weather on hot, sunny summer weekends.
"But it was a frigid January afternoon, and more than 1,000 people turned out anyway. They huddled together, chanting, cheering and holding their signs over the clouds rising from their breaths.
"Real estate was scarce in Monument Square as the demonstrators condemned Trump administration policies, most notably the recent surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and Maine.
"The crowd stretched from One Monument Square to the bus stop across Center Street and lined the opposite side of Congress Street. When they marched, they extended from the square well down Exchange Street. They eventually made it all the way to Commercial Street, with police blocking off roads and forming an escort.
"The protest in Portland was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday, which included a general strike where businesses shut down and students walked out of class, from #California, #Arizona and #Colorado, to #Michigan, #Minnesota and Maine.
"More than 200 Maine businesses participated in some capacity, either by closing their doors or donating a portion of profits to groups and organizations helping immigrants. Some businesses lined the square with tables, handing out hot chocolate, coffee and treats to demonstrators. Many area high schoolers — including in Portland and #LewistonME — walked out of or skipped school altogether."
Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/30/more-than-1000-rally-in-portland-against-trump-ice/
Archived version:
https://archive.md/E7tnG
#USPol #MainePol #ICEOutOfMaine #AbolishICE #MaineResists #ResistICE #DefundICE
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#Maine must not lose sight of #BorderPatrol
Border Patrol has jurisdiction within 100 miles of the U.S. border. Does that make you feel safer? I have to say it’s not doing anything for me.
by Victoria Hugo-Vidal, January 30, 2026
"As I draft this column, Sen. Susan Collins has announced the end of (I can’t believe I’m typing this stupid name) Operation Catch of the Day. (I bet whoever came up with that one thought they were just so funny.) However, Susan Collins’ word is essentially Monopoly money at this point: important to the game and completely worthless in the real world.
"To me it feels like that scene in 'Willow' where the army pretends to have retreated but they’ve actually dug holes in the ground and are hiding to pop out at the most opportune moment, when the castle’s defenses are down. So, keep the whistles handy. Of course, it’s entirely possible that the #ICE weenies did get scared off by the big storm we had last weekend. After all, they’re from away.
"However, even if ICE is gone for the season, Border Patrol will still be here. And I think it’s important to talk about that. Recently, ICE has been getting all the attention for its actions in cities around America, especially, but not exclusively, Minneapolis. This makes sense — they’re huge, flashy, untrained and 'ICE' lends itself to clever wordplay."
Archived version:
https://archive.md/WRpFb
#Maine must not lose sight of #BorderPatrol
Border Patrol has jurisdiction within 100 miles of the U.S. border. Does that make you feel safer? I have to say it’s not doing anything for me.
by Victoria Hugo-Vidal, January 30, 2026
"As I draft this column, Sen. Susan Collins has announced the end of (I can’t believe I’m typing this stupid name) Operation Catch of the Day. (I bet whoever came up with that one thought they were just so funny.) However, Susan Collins’ word is essentially Monopoly money at this point: important to the game and completely worthless in the real world.
"To me it feels like that scene in 'Willow' where the army pretends to have retreated but they’ve actually dug holes in the ground and are hiding to pop out at the most opportune moment, when the castle’s defenses are down. So, keep the whistles handy. Of course, it’s entirely possible that the #ICE weenies did get scared off by the big storm we had last weekend. After all, they’re from away.
"However, even if ICE is gone for the season, Border Patrol will still be here. And I think it’s important to talk about that. Recently, ICE has been getting all the attention for its actions in cities around America, especially, but not exclusively, Minneapolis. This makes sense — they’re huge, flashy, untrained and 'ICE' lends itself to clever wordplay."
Archived version:
https://archive.md/WRpFb
#Maine #nurses hold vigil for #Minnesota colleague, call on Congress to #DefundICE
Kathryn Carley, Maine News Service
January 30, 2026
Excerpt: "Many residents report people with no criminal records and others living in the United States legally have been detained. Freedman said that includes nursing assistants and environmental service workers at Maine Medical Center.
" 'There’s a physician that wrote an amazing piece on Facebook about how this is affecting our daily lives at the hospital, how it’s affecting the care our patients are receiving, how it’s affecting morale,' she said. 'It’s a really difficult time.'
"Freedman said nurses have been providing rides to co-workers who feel unsafe driving alone. Others report being harassed by ICE agents who threaten to deport their families. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is urging Mainers to document any abuses they witness, adding his office has already identified 14 credible reports of ICE agents using excessive force."
#MaineResists #MainePol #USPol #AbolishICE #ICEOutOfMaine #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood