On July 13, 2026, the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian motorist in Biddeford, Maine, during a traffic stop.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later claimed the individual was not the target of a warrant, sparking protests outside Senator Susan Collins's office.

This incident marks the second high-profile killing by ICE in recent weeks, following a similar incident in Houston where a 52-year-old immigrant was fatally shot during a traffic stop.The DHS statement cited 'public safety' concerns, stating that officers fired after the vehicle attempted to flee.Critics, including political commentators and media outlets, condemned the justification as overly vague and reminiscent of murder.Figures like Jon Favreau and Brian Krassenstein highlighted the lack of specific threat justification, while David J.Bier from the Cato Institute questioned the legality of the actions.

The incident has intensified debates over ICE's use of lethal force and its alignment with Trump administration policies, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in law enforcement practices.