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Maine Democratic Senate Candidates Call for Abolishing ICE After Fatal Shooting by Officer
Leading candidates for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Maine have endorsed abolishing ICE after a federal officer fatally shot a man in the state this week. The statements follow Graham Platner's exit from the race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Jul 17, 4:03 AM·1m read2 sources
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Maine Democratic Senate candidates Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood and Troy Jackson have called for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an ICE officer fatally shot a man in the state this week. The position comes after Graham Platner exited the race for the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen.
Susan Collins. Nirav Shah marched during a demonstration outside a federal immigration office in Scarborough, Maine, on Tuesday. The candidates are presenting themselves as continuing the approach taken by Platner on immigration issues.
Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared with Troy Jackson and Graham Platner during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour event on May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine.
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