Paul LePage says ICE is deporting his relative

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage, now a congressional candidate, has drawn attention by publicly discussing his son’s father-in-law facing deportation, calling the situation unjust. The relative, according to LePage, is being targeted due to immigration policies that he argues unfairly single out individuals from certain countries. The case has sparked debate as LePage campaigns to replace the outgoing Democratic representative in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. His remarks highlight a personal connection to the broader immigration policy discussions shaping the election.

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R), who is running for Congress, said Monday his son’s father-in-law is being deported, calling the situation “not right.” LePage, running to succeed outgoing Democratic Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, told reporters his relative is being deported because “he came from a country that’s not...