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Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit.

Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security's vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health…

Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers as part of the Trump administration's attempt to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations.

AP report: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

By Jack Brook, Mike Sisak, Amanda Swinhart, Claire Galofaro, Associated Press

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun…

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began…

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings

By Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana, Mike Sisak, Associated Press

The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies.

What it means when federal authorities say vehicles are 'weaponized'

By Associated Press

The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety'

By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press

A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."…

ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force

By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press

Bystander video taken after the shooting showed agents trying to slow a white sedan that was driving in circles in an intersection in Biddeford, southwest of Portland.

Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race

By Meg Kinnard, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins.