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Trump ally Paul LePage's family member faces deportation

LePage criticized aspects of immigration enforcement while describing a relative’s deportation case.

Trump ally Paul LePage's family member faces deportation
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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
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Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican congressional candidate, said a relative with work authorization faces deportation and criticized aspects of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. He also argued enforcement should prioritize gang members and criminals.

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Paul LePage Says Relative Is Facing Deportation

Maine congressional candidate Paul LePage said a relative with work authorization is facing deportation and that he believes immigration enforcement should prioritize people with criminal records or gang ties. Left-leaning outlets frame his objection as a contradiction with his support for ICE enforcement. Center outlets report both his objection and his enforcement views, with some adding arrest data, a DHS response or campaign criticism.

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