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September 23, 2026
Paul LePage Accuses ICE of Wrongful Deportation of Relative Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns
- Paul LePage publicly criticized ICE for moving to deport his son’s father-in-law, who holds a work permit, calling the action unjust.
- His comments come in the context of increased scrutiny of ICE's enforcement actions, particularly after a fatal incident involving an ICE agent in Maine.
- LePage's stance marks a notable shift from his previous hardline immigration views as he navigates his congressional campaign.
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- Maine Republican backs immigration crackdown, says family member shouldn’t be deportedSep 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM · Washington Post
- Paul LePage, a Trump Ally, Says a Family Member Is Being DeportedSep 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM · NYT
- Paul LePage says ICE is deporting his relativeSep 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM · The Hill
- Republican who backs Trump’s immigration crackdown begs for his relative to not be deportedSep 24, 2026 at 12:53 AM · Independent
- Republicans in tough races are suddenly concerned about ICE, tooSep 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM · CNN