ICE Got Quieter
ICE-watchers get creative after the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, as Trump’s immigration crackdown takes a more secretive approach
TL;DR
- Volunteer ICE-watchers in Maine document ICE facility activities and vehicle movements, operating with limited resources.
- ICE-watching efforts increased in response to the Trump administration's enforcement operations, particularly "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine.
- The killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by an ICE agent highlighted ongoing violence and fueled further protests and demands for investigations.
- Organizers have established hotlines and networks to report ICE sightings and provide support to immigrant communities.
- The ACLU of Maine is involved in a federal lawsuit against DHS for alleged intimidation and interference with first amendment rights.
- Despite facing burnout, ICE-watchers remain committed, and their advocacy has led to state-level "ICE Out" laws.
- Activists continue to protest ICE funding and demand justice and accountability for immigrant communities.