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206 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maine ICE operation; 94% had no criminal convictions

Feb 3, 2026 · Maine, ME

206 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maine ICE operation; 94% had no criminal convictions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 206 undocumented immigrants in Maine during a multiday operation in January 2026. According to data from the Deportation Data Project, only 6% of those arrested had criminal convictions, while 80% had neither criminal charges nor convictions. Maine Public is tracking several cases using interviews, court records, and reporting from other media outlets. Since the operation, 37 of those arrested have been deported or voluntarily left the country.

Timeline

Feb 3, 2026Maine Public reports on ICE arrests, begins tracking cases through court records and interviews
Jan 31, 2026ICE arrests 206 people during multiday operation in Maine
Jan 1, 2026ICE begins multiday enforcement operation in Maine

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