Protests Erupt Across Maine Following ICE Shooting
Demonstrators across Maine gathered over the weekend to call for an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations after the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, by an ICE agent. The protests took place in Biddeford, Portland, and outside an ICE facility in Scarborough.
Demands for Accountability
In Biddeford and Portland, speakers called for accountability and protesters marched holding signs with slogans such as “ICE must leave the state of Maine.” The demonstrations were organized in response to the shooting, which occurred on January 27, 2025, when an ICE agent shot Durán Guerrero during an enforcement operation.
According to reports, Durán Guerrero was not the target of the arrest. Senator Angus King stated that the victim was not the intended subject of the ICE operation, raising questions about the circumstances of the shooting. Surveillance footage of the incident has been released, showing the sequence of events leading to the fatal shot.
Clashes Outside Scarborough ICE Facility
Outside an ICE facility in Scarborough, arguments broke out between protesters and an armed supporter of ICE. The confrontation highlighted the deep divisions over immigration enforcement in the state. Protesters demanded that ICE operations cease entirely, while counter-protesters argued for the necessity of immigration enforcement.
The protests reflect growing tensions in Maine over federal immigration policies. The shooting has sparked renewed calls for legislative action to limit ICE's authority in the state.
