immigrants
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2017
Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban 'overly broad' and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2017
Family’s American dreams turn to nightmare as Trump order traps daughter in Iraq
Labed Alalhanfy, 49, worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and is living in Portland after finally gaining entry for his wife and two younger daughters earlier this week.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2017
Portland rally to support refugees is postponed to ensure safety
In an online post, the organizer says more time is needed to find a safe location to accommodate a crowd larger than initially anticipated.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2017
Our View: Halting resettlement could backfire for U.S.
Blocking terror victims from our shores could erode alliances we've made in troubled nations.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is 'considerable fear' about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017
Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2017
Maine Voices: Trump should follow Reagan’s precedent: Make ‘illegal aliens’ legal
Immigration policy must be reformed to give them a path to citizenship – and an obligation to pay taxes.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
Former Portland couple plead guilty to arranging sham marriages
Natives of Russia and Belarus conspired with U.S. citizens to obtain green cards.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2016
Our View: As LePage scorns newcomers, cities welcome them to Maine’s workforce
Efforts in Portland and Bangor to help immigrants access job services could benefit both businesses and the state's budget.
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