Protesters brought their children to several state offices operated by Sen. Susan Collins Susan Margaret CollinsThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power Billionaire who donated to Trump in 2016 donates to Biden Credit union group to spend million on Senate, House races MORE (R-Maine) on Wednesday as part of "play date" demonstrations against the Trump administration's migrant policies.

Photos released by the group's organizers, Mainers for Accountable Leadership, showed dozens of protesters with small children and infants occupying Collins's offices in several cities, including Bangor and Portland.

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"After over a year of asking for an end to this policy it is clear that Senator Collins, who has been thanked by Trump for her cooperation and who voted to confirm [former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Kirstjen Michele NielsenMore than million in DHS contracts awarded to firm of acting secretary's wife: report DHS IG won't investigate after watchdog said Wolf, Cuccinelli appointments violated law Appeals court sides with Trump over drawdown of immigrant protections MORE]; the architect of this program, is complicit and responsible for the harm done to the families who came to our country to seek asylum," said Marie Follayttar, the group's director.

"She believes she can appropriate away a humanitarian crisis and an immigration policy she is unwilling to take action and change. Words are not enough," Follayttar added.

Portland, ME says enough really is enough. No more #ShuttheCamps @SenatorCollins @MoveOn @BeAHeroTeam we cannot find away this problem. This is a humanitarian crisis. pic.twitter.com/qMymkuCqxW — Mainers for Accountable Leadership (@mfalpac) July 3, 2019

The children of Maine can not tolerate the concentration camps and call for the ending of them and the stoping of policies that separate children from their family. #shutthecamps pic.twitter.com/LWX5D7ztEC — Mainers for Accountable Leadership (@mfalpac) July 3, 2019

In an emailed statement to The Hill, Collins's communications director said the senator was "appalled" by the reports of the treatment of minors in the administration's facilities.

The statement also pointed to Collins's recent support of legislation that provided funding for humanitarian aid for migrants at the border, among other provisions.

"Senator Collins has been appalled by reports about the conditions many children have been experiencing in custody at the border, including a lack of basic personal hygiene products like soap and toothpaste, and she has heard from many Mainers who share her concern. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, she voted to advance an emergency supplemental appropriations bill to address the border crisis, which passed by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority and was signed into law this week," Annie Clark told The Hill in a statement.

"Senator Collins believes we need comprehensive immigration reform, a better way of handling asylum claims, more immigration judges, a sensible system for guest workers, and a long-term solution for DREAMers, along with stronger border security," Clark added.

The demonstrations come as the Department of Homeland Security released new pictures this week showing overcrowding in migrant detention facilities, warning that the system is strained beyond the ability to effectively house detained asylum-seekers and other undocumented immigrants.