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TRUMP DELIVERS: ICE Launches MASSIVE Raids in Maine, 1,400 Illegals Targeted

Gary FranchiJanuary 21, 2026336 views
TRUMP DELIVERS: ICE Launches MASSIVE Raids in Maine, 1,400 Illegals Targeted
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Just weeks into President Trump's second term, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have launched massive raids across Maine, arresting more than 50 illegal immigrants in the opening salvo of what officials are calling "Operation Catch of the Day."

The enforcement action marks a dramatic shift from the Biden regime's catch-and-release policies that allowed millions of illegals to flood into American communities unchecked for four disastrous years.

"We have approximately 1,400 targets here in Maine," ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde told Fox News, signaling this is just the beginning of Trump's promised mass deportation operation.

America First Policy in Action

This is exactly what 76 million Americans voted for in November – a president who keeps his promises and puts American citizens first. While the mainstream media will undoubtedly spin this as "cruel" or "inhumane," the real cruelty was allowing dangerous criminals and unvetted foreigners to roam freely through our communities.

Maine, like many states, has been overwhelmed by Biden's border crisis. Local resources stretched thin, schools overcrowded, and working-class Americans forced to compete with illegal labor – all while Democrats called anyone opposing this invasion "racist."

"The American people spoke loud and clear in November – they want our immigration laws enforced and our borders secured," said one ICE official familiar with the operation.

Under Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's leadership, ICE is finally doing what it was designed to do: enforce our nation's immigration laws and remove those who entered illegally.

Deep State Sabotage Expected

Don't expect this operation to proceed without interference from liberal judges, activist groups, and deep state bureaucrats still loyal to the previous administration. They'll file injunctions, stage protests, and do everything possible to obstruct Trump's mandate.

But Patriots across America are watching, and they won't be fooled by sob stories from the same media that ignored American victims of illegal immigrant crime for years.

Operation Catch of the Day is just getting started. Will your state be next? And more importantly – are you ready to support ICE agents as they face inevitable attacks from the left-wing mob?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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MaineLoggerVerifiedJan 22, 2026
I work construction and have seen firsthand how this affects wages for American workers. Hope this continues nationwide.
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BlueCollarVoiceVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Exactly right. Competition for jobs has been fierce and wages have stayed flat because of this.
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PatriotMaine47VerifiedJan 22, 2026
About time! We've been waiting for real action on this issue for years. My small town has been overwhelmed and our schools are stretched thin.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Same story here in rural Maine. The burden on our local services has been incredible.
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RedStateResidentVerifiedJan 22, 2026
This is exactly what Trump promised and he's delivering. The contrast with the previous administration couldn't be clearer.
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MAGA2028VerifiedJan 22, 2026
Night and day difference. Finally have leadership that puts Americans first.
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TaxpayerAdvocateVerifiedJan 22, 2026
My property taxes have been going up to cover the costs of services for people who shouldn't be here legally. This gives me hope we can get our communities back on track.
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LibertyBell1776VerifiedJan 23, 2026
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AMERICA FIRST! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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ConstitutionFirst2024VerifiedJan 23, 2026
Finally enforcing the laws that are already on the books. This is what we voted for!
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SmallTownMaineVerifiedJan 23, 2026
Does anyone know if they're focusing on people with criminal records first? I'd like to see priorities on the most dangerous individuals.
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedJan 23, 2026
As someone who served this country, it's refreshing to see our immigration laws being taken seriously again.