"Lewiston's "streets are completely empty" as residents of all immigration statuses fear harassment and violence from unchecked federal agents. "If a white woman was shot in the face, none of us are safe," warns Khalid."
"We turn now to Maine, where immigration agents have launched a new enforcement surge, dubbed Operation Catch of the Day. ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde told Fox News they're targeting some 1,400 people and have arrested at least 50 so far. Reports of ICE activity have been concentrated in the Greater Portland area and the city of Lewiston, Maine's second-largest city."
Maine is experiencing an ICE enforcement surge called Operation Catch of the Day, with officials saying about 1,400 people are being targeted and at least 50 arrests reported. Activity is concentrated in Greater Portland and Lewiston, which have significant Somali populations. School attendance in Portland has declined by up to 20% in some schools. Lewiston residents report streets are largely empty as people of all immigration statuses fear harassment and violence from federal agents. Leaders warn of community anxiety and urge people to stay home; local officials express concern about safety after the killing of Renee Good.
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