Asylum seekers
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Commentary: If the U.S. wishes to halt flow of asylum seekers, it must make an effort to prevent war
Once war starts, very few countries have been able to quickly recover. President Biden’s latest immigration proposals seem to ignore that fact.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
‘From Africa to Maine’ series to focus on the asylum seeker’s experience
Discussions starting next week are designed to foster understanding about New Mainers' history, experiences and challenges.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
South Portland City Council sends letter urging passage of Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023
The act would allow asylum seekers to work as soon as 30 days after applying for asylum, as opposed to the over six-month wait under current federal law.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Brunswick launches fundraiser for asylum-seeking families
Brunswick launched a GoFundMe campaign and is seeking volunteers to help 60 families moving to town this summer.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Lawmakers urged to provide MaineCare coverage to noncitizens
The bill sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, would extend health coverage to newly arrived asylum seekers and other noncitizens. Republicans oppose the proposal, citing what they say is its $7 million price tag.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
40 killed in fire at immigration detention center in Mexico
Tensions between authorities and migrants had apparently been running high in recent weeks in Ciudad Juarez, where shelters are full of people waiting to cross into the U.S. or for the asylum process to play out.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Portland city manager updates council on plans to use Expo as shelter for asylum seekers
And the City Council is considering changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process that could increase the threshold to get items on the ballot.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2023
City plans to reopen Portland Expo as temporary shelter for asylum seekers
Staff plan to open the Expo as a temporary shelter as soon as April 10 and operate it until a private effort to open a new shelter on Blueberry Road is complete.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Maine lawmakers want federal waiver allowing asylum seekers to work right away
Current federal law requires that they wait 6 months after applying for asylum.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Brunswick officials band together to prepare for arrival of asylum-seeking families
Brunswick schools are hiring more staff and donations are being sought for 60 families from African countries moving to Brunswick Landing.
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