Washington, Jan. 29 -- Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement in response to reports that the Department of Homeland Security has ended "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine:
I cannot independently confirm this announcement because the Department of Homeland Security has not provided my office with basic information about this operation, despite repeated requests for weeks.
On January 22, I sent a formal oversight letter to Secretary Noem asking for a full accounting of who was detained, under what legal authority, and where individuals were taken. I have received no response. Senator King and my office also requested a joint meeting wit...