82 Maine lawmakers demand accountability from DHS after fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - 82 members of the Maine Legislature have signed a joint letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, expressing horror and demanding accountability following the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero by an ICE agent in Biddeford earlier this month.

The letter, spearheaded by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Senate President Mattie Daughtry, sharply criticizes the federal agency’s conduct during the incident.

“The reckless behavior of ICE agents and the subsequent lethal consequences of their actions are not just endangering our neighbors and communities—they are eroding confidence in law enforcement at all levels,” the lawmakers wrote. “This does not serve to make any Mainer or American safer. It only sows fear and terror among good, hardworking people.”

In addition to demanding accountability, the lawmakers urged the Department of Homeland Security to fully cooperate with state-level investigations into the shooting.

The legislators noted that their demands for ICE reform exist alongside their continued support for the removal of dangerous, convicted criminals.