immigration
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
Some migrant children returned to overcrowded border facility because HHS says it’s out of space
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told reporters Monday that Congress must approve emergency funding because the agency has no more capacity to hold children.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Government moves migrant children after poor conditions exposed
The action at a Border Patrol station in Texas came after reports that more than 300 kids were forced to care for one another there with inadequate food, water and sanitation.
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PublishedJune 22, 2019
Maine Voices: After heroic journey, asylum seekers face harrowing trip through our immigration system
We need to demand comprehensive reform and fight policies that dismantle due process and access to justice.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Some asylum seekers move on, leaving fewer families sheltering at Portland Expo
While African migrants who came from the southern U.S. border wait at an emergency shelter in Portland, some may be moving on to Canada because of immigration fears.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Portland’s neighbors pledge to help find homes and other assistance for asylum seekers
Leaders from 6 Greater Portland communities say they will seek housing for close to 90 families who are now staying in city shelters.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Maine House votes to relax welfare restrictions on asylum seekers
The bill, which has gained urgency following the surge of asylum seekers to Portland, provides no money but directs DHHS to offer non-citizens welfare 'within available resources.'
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Westbrook considers helping asylum seekers
Residents and city councilors are divided on whether municipal government should be involved in helping the immigrants.
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PublishedJune 16, 2019
Our View: Welcome home, asylum seekers
The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Dozens of Mainers from around the world become U.S. citizens in ceremonies in Portland
They hail from 30 countries around the globe and they all have made a life here in Maine.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Our View: On migrants, state should follow Portland’s lead
Helping asylum seekers now will pay off for Maine's future.
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