Maine ICE agents receive body cameras after July fatal shooting, says Senator Collins

On Thursday, Senator Susan Collins reported that every Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer operating in Maine now carries a body-camera, with usage instruction completed by 2 p.m. The decision follows the July shooting in Biddeford that left Colombian national Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero dead after he allegedly drove toward agents. Collins said she discussed the issue with acting ICE Director David Venturella, who had promised to supply cameras to the entire agency by the end of August, and she urged him to prioritize Maine, resulting in an early arrival.

The senator’s earlier votes for ICE funding and a separate $20 million allocation for cameras have drawn protests, including a demonstration at her Biddeford office. Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson responded to the announcement by labeling it a political stunt and highlighting Collins’s prior vote against a mandatory camera bill. The new equipment aims to increase transparency for future ICE operations in the state.