Maine Democratic Party spokesperson Misha Linnehan criticized Collins for supporting ICE funding without safeguards, stating, "ICE has had a blank check to terrorize communities because Susan Collins gave it to them."
Collins's commitment to body cameras was questioned by political observers who noted she previously voted against a body camera amendment but is now positioning the rollout as a major reform.
Democratic challenger Troy Jackson's campaign called out Collins for funding ICE with no accountability and urged her to explain her votes.
Despite the controversy, Collins's move to secure body cameras is seen as an effort to demonstrate independence from the Trump administration amid ongoing debates about ICE's role and funding.
