Maine Democrats hold their first Senate debate on Thursday following the withdrawal of candidate Graham Platner last week. The remaining Democratic Senate candidates use the event to set out differences on key issues as they compete to become the party’s nominee for the general election. Multiple reports say the debate comes amid renewed scrutiny of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a fatal shooting in Maine. CBS News reports that an ICE officer fatally shot a man in the state, prompting renewed and heated debate about the agency’s role. During the debate, the Democratic candidates criticize ICE operations and address questions about how the agency conducts enforcement and policing. The reporting frames ICE as a central topic for voters in the Democratic primary, with candidates expected to discuss the circumstances surrounding the shooting and broader concerns about ICE activity in Maine. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Biddeford, Maine, where the debate takes place. The candidates’ remarks are presented as part of their effort to distinguish themselves within the Democratic field ahead of the nomination process.