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Democratic Congressman Jared Golden says he’s supporting ICE operations in Maine, dubbed “Operation Catch of the Day,” which have included his hometown of Lewiston.
“So long as this remains a targeted law enforcement operation focused on individuals who have engaged in criminal activities then I believe it legitimately serves the public interest,” Golden said in a statement emailed to Maine Public on Wednesday afternoon.
His remarks contrast with those of Lewiston’s mayor, who says ICE is exhibiting “a complete lack of humanity and concern for basic human welfare.”
“Lewiston stands for the dignity of all the people who call Maine home. We will never stop caring for our neighbors,” Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said in a statement Wednesday.
The officials’ remarks come as ICE operations have officially gotten underway in Maine. The agency told Fox News Tuesday that it had arrested approximately 50 people at that point, and was targeting 1,400 immigrants in total.
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