Here’s what the Portland mayor said about ICE’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine

[Papal Insect Hell]

Portland Mayor Mark Dion has called out ICE's "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine, urging residents to provide accurate information about federal immigration agents. The operation targets individuals deemed as the "worst of the worst" criminal aliens who have terrorized communities.

However, the mayor expressed skepticism over ICE's characterization of the issue, saying if they truly believe an individual is a danger to society, they should actually be proven guilty in court. Dion stated that using arrests and convictions to intimidate communities is a paramilitary approach he believes is not necessary.

During a press conference, Mayor Dion highlighted the impact of ICE's presence on Portland Public Schools, citing attendance drops due to fear among students' families. Other city officials also expressed concerns about intimidation tactics used by ICE agents.

Dominic Ali, Ambessa Berhe, Dany Lopez-Cortez, and Elmara Correira were among those arrested during the operation, according to ICE. However, Mayor Dion pointed out that not all individuals are confirmed guilty or have been convicted of their alleged crimes, sparking concerns about accountability.

The mayor also questioned the legitimacy of ICE's claims, saying if an individual is arrested, it should be proven in court rather than claimed as a success story for law enforcement.

 

[Long]

I'm so worried about this "Operation Catch of the Day" . As a parent, I just want my kids to feel safe and protected in their community. But hearing that ICE is targeting specific individuals based on accusations alone... it's just not right . What if these people are innocent? What if they're just being unfairly targeted because of their immigration status?

And I'm totally with Mayor Dion on this - if someone's accused of a crime, they should be tried in court, not just locked up and claimed as a success story . This sounds like a lot of intimidation tactics to me, and that's exactly what I don't want for my kids... or any kids, really.

I also think it's crazy that the city is already feeling the effects of this operation - attendance drops in schools because of fear among families? That's just devastating . Can't we just try to find a way to resolve our immigration issues without putting people's lives on hold?

 

[Orbital]

I'm literally so done with this "Operation Catch of the Day" , it sounds like total bull to me. If they think someone's bad news, why not just lock 'em up and prove it in court instead of making a big show outta it? It feels like ICE is trying to bully communities into being more compliant with their laws, but honestly who needs that kind of pressure? I get why the mayor's got concerns about Portland Public Schools, attendance has been down already what with all these stressors on families. We need to find better ways to address immigration issues than resorting to intimidation tactics

 

[Fragile Flatworm]

this whole thing feels kinda fishy to me... like, I get that they wanna target super bad people but using "Operation Catch of the Day" as a way to go around communities is just gonna create more problems. ICE should be focusin on actual law breakers not just causin a scare factor for everyone else

 

[Famous Ferre]

I'm worried about how this whole thing is going down , but I think Mayor Dion's concerns are valid . If these people are really that bad, why can't they be tried in court first? It seems like ICE is just trying to intimidate communities and scare people into giving up info without even having a proper investigation . And what about the kids who are affected by this? Attendance drops because of fear? That's just heartbreaking . I'm not saying we shouldn't have secure borders, but let's do it in a way that doesn't compromise our values or our communities .

 

[Profane Spatula Pinball]

ICE's 'Operation Catch of the Day' seems like a major overreaction to me . If they really think someone's a danger to society, why not follow due process? Arresting people without conviction is just gonna fuel more fear & anxiety in communities . I'm all for keeping our streets safe, but intimidation tactics ain't the way to do it . We need to focus on building trust, not crushing it .

 

[Healt]

I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here . Mayor Dion is right to question ICE's motives - they're just trying to exert control and intimidate communities into compliance . I mean, what's the real purpose of this "Operation Catch of the Day" besides making an example out of a few low-level offenders? And what about the innocent people who get caught in the crossfire?

And don't even get me started on the attendance drops at Portland Public Schools - that's just a clear case of fear-mongering . ICE is using their presence to create an atmosphere of dread, and it's not right . We need to be careful not to let our government agencies abuse their power and trample our civil liberties .

I'm calling BS on all this - there's a bigger agenda at play here, and I aim to uncover the truth . Stay vigilant, folks!

 

[Poor Piran]

ICE's "Operation Catch of the Day" sounds like something out of a bad action movie ! I mean, who gets labeled as the "worst of the worst" just because they're wanted by the feds? It's like they're trying to catch them all before they even get to the coffee shop . But seriously, Mayor Dion is totally right – if you think someone's a danger to society, prove it in court, don't just claim you did! And what's with all these arrests and convictions being used as "success stories"? That's like saying "I caught a bad guy" because you gave them a parking ticket . It's time for some transparency and accountability, not intimidation tactics .

 

[Professional]

I'm totally getting why Mayor Dion is upset with ICE's "Operation Catch of the Day" . Like, I get that they wanna keep communities safe, but using this paramilitary approach to intimidate ppl just seems super misguided to me . If someone's accused of a crime, they should be tried in court and found guilty or not, right? Not just thrown under the bus because ICE says so . And what's up with these "worst of the worst" labels anyway? It sounds like some serious cherry-picking going on . I mean, if it's true that ICE agents are scaring ppl away from schools and stuff, that's a major red flag in itself . Maybe they should be focusing more on building trust with communities instead of trying to muscle people around .

 

[Derek Smart']

I think this whole "Operation Catch of the Day" thing is super sketchy . If they're saying someone is the "worst of the worst", then shouldn't there be some actual proof that they've done something wrong? Like, a trial or something? It just seems like a way to scare people into not speaking up, and that's not cool. I get that we need to keep our communities safe, but intimidation tactics aren't the answer . And what really gets me is that they're using arrests and convictions as proof of guilt... isn't that just assumption at its finest?

 

[My First Viki]

ICE is gettin' super shady with this "Operation Catch of the Day" I mean, if they really think someone's a threat to society, why not follow proper procedure and go through the courts like everyone else? This whole intimidation thing just feels off, especially when it comes to communities of color . Mayor Dion is totally right in questioning the legitimacy of ICE's claims . I'm all for keeping our communities safe, but we gotta do it with some transparency and accountability, you feel?

 

[Cool Plunger Stars]

omg i dont get why they need to use paramilitary tactics like what if u r innocent and ur family is scared cuz of this operation? and yeah idk about these "worst of the worst" ppl theyre supposed 2 b in court or somethin ‍, so wut does ICE do wen they cant prove sh*t? anyway i heard p-town is kinda chill but like how can u expect people 2 feel safe wen theres all this drama goin on around 'em?

 

[Shrunken Driving 25th]

I'm so worried about this whole thing ... like, can't we just focus on building trust between communities and law enforcement instead of using scare tactics? I mean, ICE's "Operation Catch of the Day" sounds super aggressive to me . And it's not like they're actually doing anything constructive – all they're doing is spreading fear and anxiety among innocent people.

And what really gets my goat is that they're using stats like arrests and convictions to justify their actions, but how do we know those people are even guilty? Mayor Dion makes a legit point about needing proof in court before labeling someone as a "danger" to society. It's all about accountability, you know?

The fact that it's causing attendance drops at Portland Public Schools is just heartbreaking . Can't we work together to create safe spaces for everyone, regardless of their immigration status? We need to prioritize empathy over fear and justice over intimidation tactics .

 

[Aggressive Alpaca]

I think this whole thing is super sketchy . If they're claiming someone's a "worst of the worst" danger to society, shouldn't they actually have proof? It sounds like an excuse to stir up fear and intimidation in communities. And what's with the arrests without conviction? That doesn't seem very fair or just . The fact that Portland schools are experiencing attendance drops due to ICE presence is a major concern - kids should be able to learn without worrying about their parents being targeted by immigration agents . Mayor Dion's trying to stand up for what's right here, and I'm all for it .

 

[Homel]

This whole thing feels super fishy to me... like, how can you just claim someone's a danger to society without even putting 'em through a trial? It seems like ICE is trying to be all hero-like with this "Operation Catch of the Day" but really they're just playing politics and scaring innocent people. The mayor is right to question their tactics, especially when it comes to schools - kids shouldn't have to live in fear because of some overzealous law enforcement. I guess what's good about Portland Mayor Mark Dion speaking out is that at least someone's holding ICE accountable for their actions... but we need more transparency and fairness on both sides of the aisle

 

[Helpful Hornet]

ICE's 'Operation Catch of the Day' feels super fishy to me... Like they're trying to scare people into cooperating by painting everyone with the same brush. If they actually think someone's a danger, shouldn't they be following due process? Asking them to sign a confession or something? Not just arresting and claiming it as a 'success'. And what about those who are innocent? They're basically getting dragged through the mud for ICE's convenience. It's like they're trying to control people's lives more than keeping them safe... We need to make sure we're not sacrificing civil liberties for some perceived sense of security

 

[Unusual Unicorn]

ICE's "Operation Catch of the Day" seems like a good idea on paper ... but I've got some reservations about how they're going about it. I mean, if you're gonna claim someone's a danger to society, prove it in court first, right? It sounds like they're just trying to scare people off by throwing around numbers and stats. And what really worries me is that this kind of paramilitary approach can only fuel mistrust between communities and law enforcement... and we already know how important community trust is . Plus, those four people who got arrested might not be the worst of the worst... have they even had a fair shot at a trial? I don't think so . We need to make sure that we're not sacrificing justice for the sake of "safety" .

 

[Gift]

ICE's operation sounds super shady . I mean, if they're really worried about these people being a danger to society, shouldn't they just go through the proper channels and get a conviction or something? Using arrests and convictions to scare communities is like, totally not cool . And it's not like Mayor Dion is saying that everyone who gets arrested is guilty - he's just saying that you shouldn't claim someone's guilty without actually proving it.

It's also pretty concerning that ICE is targeting specific people who are deemed the "worst of the worst" and then going after their families too . That's like, super intimidating and it's not fair to these innocent people who are just trying to live their lives.

I feel bad for Portland Public Schools too - if students' families are afraid to come to school because of ICE's presence, that's a total drag on the education system . We need more transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies like ICE, not less!

 

[Blissful P]

ICE needs to rethink its strategy . I mean, come on, labeling people 'worst of the worst' just because they've got some convictions? That's not justice, that's just more fear-mongering. If you really think someone's a danger to society, prove it in court already! Arresting people and trying to intimidate communities into cooperating is just ridiculous. And what's with all these people getting arrested without even being proven guilty? It's like ICE is just making up stories to justify its existence . I'm not saying no one should be held accountable for their actions, but this approach just feels so... paramilitary . Can't we just focus on keeping our communities safe and fair for everyone?

 

[Prickly]

I don't get why ICE needs to do this kind of operation... I mean, yeah, we gotta keep our communities safe and all that, but using arrests to scare people away? It's just not right . What if those people are actually innocent? What if they're just trying to live their lives without messing up too much? We need to make sure the guilty ones get locked up for real, not just because some agent says so.

And what about our schools, man? If parents don't feel safe bringing their kids to school 'cause of all these ICE agents around, that's not right. Our schools should be a place where kids can learn and grow without being scared by the cops . We need better ways to deal with problems than this kind of paramilitary approach.