ICE surge in Maine scrapped as border czar Homan calls for "improvements" across the US

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Maine's 'Border' Surge Put on Hold Amid Push for Reform at ICE

A surprise move by Senator Susan Collins has effectively ended Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) "enhanced activities" in Maine, citing a change of heart from the Trump administration.

Following heated resistance to chaotic operations in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that Collins had discussed the matter with her, resulting in a decision to scale back ICE's presence in the state. While normal operations will continue, no large-scale enforcement efforts are currently underway or planned for Maine.

The news comes as Tom Homan, the border czar, was speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis, where he was critical of his own agency's approach and hinted that improvements were needed. "I'm not here because the federal government has carried this mission out perfectly," he said. The Trump administration appears to be backing down amid bipartisan pressure following the tragic killings of Alex Pretti and Nicole Good by ICE officers.

Homan vowed to stay in Minneapolis, but with a reduced number of agents. This is part of a broader effort to address criticism of ICE's tactics and operations, particularly after an internal memo directed officers not to engage with agitators and to focus on issuing commands instead.

In other developments, the Border Patrol Commander responsible for overseeing ICE operations in Minneapolis was removed from his role as "commander-at-large." Prominent GOP senators have also called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation, citing her "amateurish" handling of ICE operations.
 
idk about this sudden change in Maine... seems like the Trump admin is backing down & trying to fix some of the problems they made 🤔👀. but what's gonna happen now? will they just start doing things differently or are we still stuck in this immigration mess? 🤷‍♂️ also, what about all the people who were affected by these chaotic operations? does anyone care about that anymore? 🙄
 
ICE's sudden about-face in Maine kinda makes sense... I mean, it's not like Collins was pushing for reform or anything, she just kinda... decided to put a stop to things. Still, it's interesting that this whole thing started with Tom Homan's press conference in Minneapolis. That guy's got some serious concerns about ICE's approach and he's not afraid to speak up about 'em. It's almost like they're trying to address the criticism without actually doing anything too drastic... I guess we'll see how it plays out? 🤔👀
 
🤞 I'm loving this news!!! It's like a weight has been lifted off the shoulders of all those affected by ICE's actions in Minneapolis! A change of heart from the Trump administration is music to my ears and I'm so grateful that Senator Collins stepped up to make a difference 🙌. The fact that no large-scale enforcement efforts are planned for Maine is amazing, especially considering how chaotic things were getting there 😌. I'm also super stoked that Tom Homan is speaking out about the need for improvements in ICE's approach - it's long overdue! 💡 And yay for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem taking steps to address criticism and make things right 🙏. It just goes to show that even the most seemingly insurmountable problems can be tackled with a little bit of courage and determination 💪
 
I'm surprised by how fast this is all going down... 😊 Like, you'd think the Trump admin would just keep on truckin' with their border policies, but I guess they're having a crisis of conscience 🤔. It's kinda sad that it took a couple of high-profile incidents to make them rethink things - Alex Pretti and Nicole Good were really victims of the system, man... 😞.

Anyway, I think it's good that Senator Collins stepped in and put an end to those "enhanced activities" in Maine 🙏. It shows she's willing to listen to criticism and try to do better. And hey, maybe this is a chance for ICE to reevaluate their approach and find some new ways to tackle the issue without being so heavy-handed 💡.

I'm not gonna jump on the bandwagon and say Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should resign just yet 🙅‍♀️... I think she's got her work cut out for her trying to turn things around, and we need all the help we can get when it comes to fixing these kinds of problems 💪.
 
ICE is still a mess, I don't know how much longer they can keep this up 🤦‍♂️. First it was Trump saying one thing and Collins doing another now. What's the real goal here? Are we just gonna make things easier for migrants but not actually help 'em? Maine should focus on fixing their problems with the border rather than taking a step back from enforcement 👊.
 
I'm so relieved to hear that Maine is being given a break from the chaos of ICE operations 🙏! It's about time someone stood up against those enhanced activities and said enough is enough 💪. I mean, who needs all that drama in their lives? Collins' surprise move might just be the breath of fresh air we need right now 😌. And I'm loving the fact that Tom Homan is taking a step back and rethinking his approach - it's about time he listened to some constructive criticism 🤔. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is the start of real change and not just a temporary Band-Aid solution 💕.
 
I feel really bad for Alex Pretti and Nicole Good... their families must be going through an unimaginable pain 🤕😢. It's so frustrating that we still have to deal with these kinds of tragedies because of the system's flaws.ICE needs a total overhaul, it's not about "enhanced activities" anymore, it's about people's lives! The fact that Tom Homan is still talking about improvements but hasn't made any real changes just shows how broken this system is 💔. Can we please focus on creating a safer and more compassionate environment for everyone?
 
OMG 🤯, just saw the news about Maine and I'm like totally stoked 🙌! Senator Collins is putting a stop to those crazy ICE ops in the state and it's about time 💪. All this backpedaling from the Trump admin is kinda cool 😎, especially with Tom Homan speaking out against his own agency's approach. He's basically saying they need to get their act together, which is pretty bold considering he's still there 🤔. The fact that a GOP senator is pushing for Noem's resignation tho... 🙅‍♂️, that's just wild 🔥. Anyway, I'm all for reform and less chaos in our immigration system 👍.
 
ICE is a mess 🤯. All this back-and-forth and no one's getting hurt? But seriously, it's about time someone stepped in to re-think the way they're doing things. Those officers who got killed were innocent people, you feel? And now we're talking about reforms and changes... let's hope that actually sticks 🤞. Less enforcement, more focus on helping people... sounds like a good place to start 😊
 
can u imagine if the whole country felt like minneapolis right now? all this chaos & tension 🤯 it's like everyone's just trying to figure out how to move forward in a world where immigration policies are super complex 🌎 and people are getting hurt 😔 so yeah, i get why senator collins stepped in to calm things down in maine 👍 but at the same time, i feel bad for tom homan & his team - they're just trying to do their job 💼 but it's hard when you feel like no one has your back 🤝
 
I'M SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT MAINE IS GETTING A BREAK FROM ALL THOSE ICE SURVEILLANCE OPERATIONS!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE LISTENED TO THE PEOPLE AND STOPPED TREATING INNOCENT CITIZENS LIKE Alex Pretti and Nicole Good WHO LOST THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF ICE AGENTS' GROSS NEGLECT 🤯😢. IT'S ALSO WISE OF SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS TO STAND UP FOR WHAT'S RIGHT AND PUT A STOP TO THOSE CHAOTIC OPERATIONS IN MINNEAPOLIS!!!
 
🤩 I'm actually kinda relieved about this news 🙏! I know a lot of people were worried about the chaos in Minneapolis, but now it sounds like things are gonna calm down a bit 🌫️. The fact that Senator Collins stepped up and said no to those enhanced activities is huge 👊, and I love that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is listening and making changes 💡. It's all about finding ways to make our immigration system work better for everyone 🤝!
 
🤔 I'm kinda surprised about this sudden change in Maine. I mean, it sounds like Senator Collins was the one who pushed back against all those chaotic ICE ops and now they're scaling back everything? It feels a bit convenient after what happened in Minneapolis with Tom Homan's press conference, where he kinda admitted that his agency needs some work. 🤷‍♂️ Still, I guess it's good that normal operations will continue, even if no big enforcement efforts are happening for now. The whole thing does feel like a response to the growing criticism of ICE and the need for reform. 👀 But what exactly does "reform" mean in this case? Is it more about improving how they interact with people or actually changing the policies? 🤔
 
🤔 Maine's decision to scale back ICE operations is like, finally some relief for the people living in those areas... especially after what happened with Alex Pretti and Nicole Good 🚔😢 Those poor families deserve better. But I'm also thinking, what does this say about our country's priorities? We're putting pressure on the government to reform ICE, but at the same time, we're still talking about scaling back enforcement efforts... doesn't that feel like a step backwards? 🤷‍♀️ And what about those who are still being affected by ICE's actions? Will they see any real change or just more promises of reform? 🔒
 
I don't get why they're making all these changes at the last minute. I mean my kid is going to school with some kid who's parent works for ICE and it makes me really nervous just thinking about it. Now that they're scaling back, does that even make me feel better? It feels like we were in this limbo where no one knew what was happening, and then suddenly something changes. I guess it's good that they're listening to the criticism and trying to fix some of these problems. But what if it doesn't get fixed? What if my kid still has to deal with all this drama because of their parent's job?
 
I'm loving how the government is starting to listen to the people's concerns about ICE! 🤩 The sudden halt on enhanced activities in Maine might just be a step towards reform and accountability. I mean, who wouldn't want their local law enforcement to focus on community building rather than being seen as super aggressive? 😊 It's all about finding that balance between keeping our borders secure and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

I'm also kinda impressed by Tom Homan speaking out about the need for improvement within ICE. It's not often you see someone in his position admit to their agency's mistakes, especially when it comes to their own tactics! 🙌 Maybe this is the wake-up call they need to make some real changes?

The fact that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is under pressure from prominent GOP senators to step down is pretty telling. I mean, can't they see that her handling of ICE has been all over the place? 🤔 Either way, it's about time we start seeing more transparency and accountability within our law enforcement agencies! 👮‍♀️
 
just read about this and its kinda weird that the border surge is being put on hold after all those tragic killings 🤕... i mean, you'd think they'd wanna make sure everyone is held accountable for what happened in Minneapolis, but i guess thats not how it works 🙃... anyway, i'm curious to see if tom homan's words are just a bunch of hot air or if he's actually gonna try to reform the agency from within 👀... and what's up with kristi noem getting all this heat from prominent GOP senators? doesn't she know who they are 🙄
 
😒 Maine is basically a free zone now? Like what's next, Canada is gonna be no-man's land too? ICE is supposed to be enforcing the law, not just giving out participation trophies 🤣. But seriously though, this is a huge blow to their efforts and it's about time someone stood up to those guys. I mean, come on, 50 people getting killed by ICE agents? That's not something you can just sweep under the rug... or in this case, put on hold 💁‍♀️
 
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