COOn July 13, 2026, Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian citizen living legally in the United States, was shot dead during an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Biddeford, Maine. According to ICE, the operation targeted an undocumented individual with a deportation order, but local officials and family members claim Durán was not the intended target and had legal status, including work authorization and a Social Security number. Witnesses reported hearing Durán say 'I tried to stop' before being shot, and his wife was seen kneeling beside his body. The incident sparked protests in Biddeford, with demonstrators gathering outside Senator Susan Collins' office to oppose her support for funding ICE. Durán had recently moved to the U.S. with his wife and three-year-old daughter, who was in the car during the shooting. His father, Omar Durán, stated that his son had all necessary documents and worked legally.
Bias read (Progressive): The article emphasizes the legal status of the victim, highlights the lack of body cameras on involved agents, and criticizes the actions of ICE and Senator Susan Collins, suggesting systemic issues within immigration enforcement. It frames the event as a result of unjust policies and calls for due
