Paul LePage, the former Republican Governor of Maine and current congressional candidate, stated on Monday that his son’s father-in-law is being deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). LePage, who is seeking to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, expressed his disapproval of the situation, telling reporters that the deportation is “not right.”

According to LePage, the individual is being removed from the country due to his nation of origin. While LePage has been a vocal proponent of strict immigration enforcement throughout his political career, this incident marks a personal intersection between his policy platform and his family life. The former governor did not provide specific details regarding the relative's legal status or the exact timeline of the deportation proceedings.

There is currently limited information regarding the specific legal grounds for the deportation, as the report from The Hill focuses primarily on LePage’s public comments rather than the official government stance or court records. The situation highlights a rare instance where a prominent Republican immigration hardliner has publicly challenged an active deportation case involving his own extended family. As of now, no further statements have been issued by federal immigration officials or the LePage campaign regarding the specifics of the case or whether the former governor intends to intervene through legal or political channels.