asylum seekers
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
For asylum seekers in a city with a housing crunch, finding apartments is not easy
It can take many months to find landlords who will take their vouchers and rents they can afford.
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PublishedMay 5, 2022
Portland says it can no longer guarantee housing to asylum-seeking families
The city gave notice to federal agencies and organizations on the southern border Wednesday that it can neither guarantee shelter to newly arriving families nor promise to help them find other housing.
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PublishedApril 30, 2022
At 2 Old Orchard Beach motels, asylum seekers move out to make way for tourists
Most of the families will relocate to another motel in Freeport, as Portland continues to grapple with large numbers of asylum seekers and homeless.
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PublishedApril 30, 2022
Commentary: U.S. is playing politics with migrant lives
The administration should clearly refine and defend its plans to restore access to asylum and vigorously oppose any legislative efforts to maintain the expulsions.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
South Portland renews licenses for hotels sheltering homeless
The conditions are designed to stem the increase in 911 calls coming from the four establishments.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Maine Voices: New asylum rules double down on broken system
Before expanding the power of asylum officers, the existing systemic problems must be remedied.
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PublishedApril 19, 2022
As more people arrive in Portland in need of shelter, the city seeks help farther afield
Portland is sheltering more than 1,500 asylum seekers and homeless people in 12 hotels across 6 communities, including one in Freeport where families still need more help.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Portland looking again at voting rights for noncitizens in municipal elections
A proposal before the charter commission would allow all residents of legal voting age the right to participate in local races, but questions remain about the legality and impact on a vulnerable population.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service
The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Shawn Moody: Let’s seize opportunity to help immigrants build better lives in Maine
A bill coauthored by Sen. Collins slashes the waiting period for a work permit, and SOAR Maine will match asylum seekers with jobs.
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