Collins demands ICE investigation as Maine protesters call for reform
Senator Collins joins protesters in demanding investigation and reform following the fatal ICE shooting.
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ICE Shooting Biddeford Maine
ICE officers fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian worker authorized to work in the United States in Biddeford, Maine. Video evidence contradicts agency claims that the victim attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon. The incident prompted anti-ICE protests and calls from state officials and advocacy groups for investigation and policy reforms regarding ICE training and accountability.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
ICE body cameras not yet deployed to Biddeford at time of shooting
In a press conference following the shooting, Maine officials recounted that ICE told them body cameras for officers had been widely distributed across the agency but had not yet reached the Biddeford location.
Anti-ICE protesters gather at Senator Susan Collins' Maine office
Following the shooting, protesters gathered at Senator Susan Collins' office in Biddeford to protest ICE operations. Democrat Troy Jackson, a Senate candidate, released a video encouraging people to gather in Mechanics Park in Biddeford to protest ICE.
Maine state officials confirm FBI investigation into ICE shooting
Maine State Police and the Department of Public Safety responded to the scene. State officials confirmed that the FBI would investigate the incident, with Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau announcing the details on Facebook.
Senator Susan Collins calls for investigation into ICE shooting
Senator Susan Collins called for a full and impartial investigation into the shooting and confirmed the FBI was investigating. Collins had previously voted to support $70 billion in ICE funding without reforms to training and operational practices.
ICE officers fatally shoot 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine
ICE officers fatally shot Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Biddeford, Maine. Guerrero was authorized to work in the United States and had a final deportation order. ICE officials claimed he was attempting to use the car as a weapon, but video evidence shows agents walking beside a slow-rolling vehicle, contradicting the agency's account.
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FBI Investigates Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford, Maine
FBI investigates fatal ICE shooting in Maine; body cameras were not deployed.