4 pm on a Friday, no place I’d rather be than standing in solidarity with my fellow Mainers protesting ICE. #ICEOUT

Members of Maine press shared the breaking news with me earlier today that the Supreme Court had finally struck down Trump’s tariffs. Instant reaction: hallelujah.

“Catch of the Day” might be over, but the devastation caused by ICE—families separated, lives destroyed, children traumatized—is unforgivable. People are tired of seeing this out-of-control DHS wreak havoc on our communities. Democrats will do everything we can to hold them accountable. #AbolishICE

I was in Burlington, MA today for an oversight visit of the ICE field office, following some concerning reports about the conditions there. We've heard some people were released with no way to get home, without adequate clothing, and without personal effects or vital documents. That's unacceptable.

It's now crystal clear that the Administration cares more about Big Chemical profits than the health of Americans. The batshit crazy EO Trump signed last night says the production of glyphosate is "critical" for national security. BULLSHIT. This is outrageous. How the hell is this MAHA?!?

Let me get this straight. Republicans are fighting tooth and nail to shield Bayer from liability over Roundup, while Bayer offers to pay $7.2 BILLION to settle lawsuits…over Roundup The hypocrisy is just staggering. Bayer knows glyphosate has been linked to serious health harms, including cancer.

Republicans love to talk about “toning down the rhetoric." When a member of their caucus spews disgusting, racist vitriol like this? Crickets. Political violence, xenophobia, and attacks on Muslim communities are rising, and Republican leaders are enabling it. He should resign immediately.

Detaining immigrants with no criminal records. Smashing windows. Arresting mothers in front of their kids. The Sheriff said it best: ICE’s tactics are “bush league.” They're terrorizing communities, traumatizing innocent people and making a mockery of law enforcement. Impeach Noem. Abolish ICE.

Jesse Jackson was a fierce advocate for equality, economic justice, and human dignity. His ability to bring people together was truly remarkable. He didn’t just advocate for change. He created it—and made our country better. Rest in Power, Reverend. May your legacy forever inspire. #KeepHopeAlive

FACT: It is *already* illegal for non-US citizens to vote. The so-called “SAVE America Act” is nothing more than a voter suppression bill and a modern-day poll tax.

One of the best traditions in Maine: waking up on Feb. 14 to a city covered in hearts. The love, kindness, and joy spread each year by Kevin Fahrman, the infamous "Valentine's Day Bandit" lives on even after his passing in 2023. Today, and every day, #BeAKevin ❤️ Happy Valentine's Day, Maine!

Part of what makes Merrill Auditorium so special is the cultural dynamism of its programs. Trump’s insane immigration policies are taking a serious toll. A vast majority of immigrants in Maine are here legally. The artistic diversity they bring—the music, art, and stories—makes our state better.

This is a voter-suppression bill. Period. If it becomes law you won't be able to register without one of the following: ⛔️ A $130 passport (poll tax) ⛔️ A birth certificate + photo ID w/ matching names (this will affect tens of millions of married women) ⛔️ Military service papers I voted HELL NO.

Repealing the endangerment finding—that greenhouse emissions pose a real threat to human health and the planet—is one of the most reckless decisions this Admin has made. And that's saying something. These emissions are THE leading cause of climate change. This isn’t a conspiracy theory. It’s fact.

It's been more than 3 weeks since "Operation Catch of the Day" began. Senator King and I have REPEATEDLY asked Kristi Noem for basic information. We also requested a joint briefing. NONE of our requests have received a response. We're demanding answers. Congressional oversight is NOT optional.

I made a friendly bet with Rep. Newhouse: If the Patriots won SBLX, he’d bring me some Washington cherries; if the Seahawks won, I’d bring him some Maine blueberries. Let’s just say it was a long walk to Dan's office. Congrats to the Seahawks! (We’ll always have the Malcolm Butler interception.)

Not sure I’ve ever seen a high-level official embarrass themselves as badly in a committee hearing as Bondi did today. It’s painfully clear that she went into this with one goal: to protect Trump from accountability over his involvement with Epstein—even it if meant perjuring herself on live TV.

More than a MILLION. Trump is mentioned *twice* as many times as there are words in the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. Think about that! Turns out, many of the redactions in the Epstein files were made solely to protect the powerful—like Trump. Democrats are fighting to STOP THE COVERUP.

There’s some shady shit going on with Trump’s “Freedom 250." Taxpayer dollars are being rerouted into a Trump-branded scheme where big donors get access to the president, history gets whitewashed, and money is moved with no oversight. It's looking more and more like pay-to-play wrapped in a flag.

ICE arrested ~200 people during its surge in Maine. Only a few had committed a crime. DHS data shows <14% of the people they’ve apprehended had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses. Fourteen. The “worst of the worst” argument was always bullshit. Now we have the data to prove it.

Frigid ferry ride this morning! This week in the House: 👉🏻 DHS funding is still up in the air. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are demanding changes before giving ICE another cent. 👉🏻 We’ll take up Republicans’ voter suppression bill—which would disenfranchise millions. I’ll be a HELL NO on that one.

Who’s ready for Green Day and Bad Bunny tonight? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ #ICEOUT #superbowl

In a truly free society, citizens don’t live in fear of their own government. My Stop ICE Intimidation Act demands transparency and accountability and ensures that not one more taxpayer dollar is spent on this surveillance state.

Trump shared an AI video depicting the Obamas as apes. This tells you all you need to know about his character—and how racist ideology has permeated the modern Republican party. This isn’t a dog whistle. It’s vile, explicit racism shouted through a bullhorn. This man should not be President.

40% of Maine hospitals are losing money. 76% are at risk of "severe financial problems." Several have been forced to close. Things are about to get worse. Thanks to the Big Ugly Bill, 31,000 Mainers are at risk of losing coverage. That could lead to a potential death-spiral at many hospitals.

I’m completely disgusted by the layoffs at The Washington Post. It’s a travesty. Jeff Bezos is worth $250 BILLION. He is single-handedly destroying one of our country’s most important newspapers. As the paper’s masthead famously says, “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” Bezos is turning off the lights.

The Kennedy Center is a living monument to a man who fervently believed in the emancipatory power of art and culture. It’s a legacy that Donald Trump clearly doesn’t understand—and has no right to usurp for himself. I will do everything in my power to ensure he doesn’t. Read my op-ed at MS NOW 👇

ICE has scaled down in Maine. But they ARE still here. Please continue to report ICE activity to 207-544-9989. That so many people are calling my office about this means no one's taking anything for granted. They're continuing to protect their neighbors. Be vigilant, be safe and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

The Kennedy Center is a living monument to JFK and to the belief that art, culture, and shared experience bind our country together. It is NOT a private real estate project. It is NOT a campaign prop. It is NOT a vanity playground for demolition. And it certainly does NOT belong to Donald Trump.

I voted NO on today's funding bill. We now have 10 days to negotiate on DHS—and a real chance to hold ICE accountable: ✅ Masks off ✅ Body cams on ✅ Mandatory judicial warrants ✅ No more prisons ✅ Strip funding from the Big Ugly Bill ✅ Get the hell out of Minnesota!   Believe me, it’s a LONG list.

When the watchdog can’t watch, farmers pay the price. Here in Maine we lost 27% of our USDA workforce because of DOGE—among the highest in the country. That means fewer people helping farmers access loans and aid. Fewer people to protect our soil and water. Fewer experts and boots on the ground.

Trump says he’s closing the Kennedy Center because it needs “major renovations.” Bull. Shit. It’s closing because so many artists—including the National Symphony and National Opera—refuse to play at a venue that the president is obviously (and grossly) mismanaging.

This week Congress has a real opportunity to rein in ICE and CBP. I will be a HELL NO on the Homeland Security bill. #ICEOUT

🧵 DHS is bragging about capturing 200 people in Maine. Thus far, only 8 of those identified have been accused or convicted of a crime. Who are some of the other so-called “worst of the worst”? A mother whose only “crime” was letting her 4-year-old play soccer with other kids outside. (1/4)

🧵 Black History Month gives us all a chance to reflect on—and bear witness to—the Black experience in America. To confront the horrors of slavery, and the ongoing scourge of racism. To both acknowledge injustice and honor the infinite contributions Black Americans have made to our country. (1/3)

Trump has run the Kennedy Center into the ground, failed artists + workers, and disgraced the memory of JFK. Can’t sell tickets. Can’t book performers. So to hide his utter failure he is shutting it down for “renovations.” I call BULLSHIT.

🧵 Yesterday, I visited three organizations that’ve been directly impacted by ICE’s terror campaign. At American Roots, an apparel company that employs new Mainers, I was amazed to see so many people showing up to work—despite the ever-present threat of ICE. Their bravery is so inspiring. (1/5)

Arresting journalists for doing their job is a chilling abuse of power—and an assault on the very idea of a free press. The Admin is clearly trying to intimidate the media from documenting their lawlessness. Two different courts refused to greenlight charges. That’s how absurd the DOJ’s case is.

Threatening peaceful observers. Detaining immigrants who here legally. Only providing information to partisan news outlets like Fox over members of Congress. Operation “Catch of the Day” has brought nothing but fear, anxiety, and terror to our state. #ICEOUTOFMAINE

1/29 U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree told me Thursday afternoon that it does *appear* the ICE surge in Maine IS actually ending, but warns that the Trump Administration immigration policies of the last year remain #maine #MEpolitics

As if their heinous abductions and violence against peaceful protestors weren’t awful enough, ICE is spending billions of dollars (made possible by the Big Ugly Bill) on high-tech surveillance tools—many of which are clearly unconstitutional in scope.

ICE's presence in our state is has been extremely stressful and traumatizing for so many. But Mainers have shown up every single day to protect their neighbors, get kids to school, put food on tables, and speak up for what’s right. 📺:@contrariannews.org @jenrubin.bsky.social

🧵 I cannot independently confirm this announcement because the Department of Homeland Security has not provided my office with basic information about this operation, despite repeated requests for weeks. (1/7)

While ICE's terror remains top of mind, this can't be ignored: The Admin ordered the removal of exhibits across at least 17 national parks that reference climate change and the mistreatment of Native Americans. These parks aren't propaganda sites. They're classrooms, archives, and living records.

Francoise Makuiza came to the U.S. legally—with a visa, after fleeing genocide in the DRC and awful treatment in Colombia. She’s lived here for 12 years, raising her children and working at an assisted living facility. She has no criminal record. On Friday, Francoise was abducted by ICE. (1/2)

They lied about Renee. They lied about Alex. They’re lying about how many of the people they’re abducting are criminals. Lie after lie after lie. They’re also ridiculous hypocrites—violating people’s constitutional rights after screaming for years about *their* rights being violated. It's sick.

People are afraid to go to work. Afraid to send their kids to school. To even leave their house. Enough with ICE’s lawless bullshit!

ICE is totally out of control. Killing observers, gassing protestors, threatening people for daring to record their abhorrent behavior. It’s NOT serving its purpose, it’s NOT enforcing the law, and it’s NOT respecting our rights. All options are on the table—starting with no more taxpayer dollars.

Unless you’re Native American, you’re an immigrant. We are and have always been a nation of immigrants. It’s what made us the most inventive, productive, and dynamic country in the history of the world. We cannot pull the ladder up behind us.

Last night’s plane crash at BIA is a tragedy for our state. Seven lives have been lost. Another is seriously injured. It's truly heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the families, loved ones, first responders, and airport staff navigating this painful moment. We're holding you all in our hearts.