Most Mainers disapprove of ICE after January surge, new polling finds

Beacon

The poll follows the January surge, which left families traumatized, businesses struggling and hurt entire communities across Maine. During that period, a report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy estimated a $3.4 million drop in retail sales and broader economic activity tied to the 10-day operation.

Click here to read the full story, first published April 8, 2026 in Beacon.