The governor’s announcement comes as the Republican Party ramps up a political fight with President Biden over Mexico border security.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine Sens. Collins and King need to step up on immigration bills
Passing the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act will strengthen our state’s families and economy.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
On border tour, Harris laments ‘infighting’ over immigration
The vice president’s trip to El Paso comes after months of criticism from Republicans and some in her own party over her absence and that of President Biden from the border.
Posted inNation & World
Harris to visit U.S.-Mexico border on migration issues
The vice president has faced months of criticism from Republicans, and even some frustration from those in her own party, for not making a trip to the area.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Why a death in Congo matters to Mainers
Over 300 members of the persecuted Banyamulenge minority live in Maine, and they need help raising awareness of the genocide of their people.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. identifies 3,900 children separated at border under Trump
Of the 3,913 kids, 1,786 have been reunited with a parent.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary status
A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Stop shutting immigrants out of health coverage in Maine
A lesson of COVID that we should never forget is that we all have a stake in each other’s health.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lawmakers may limit use of facial recognition software by police in Maine
A bill sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would limit police use of facial recognition technology to investigations of only the most serious crimes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: 100 years of immigration mistakes
A century-old law, inspired by discredited pseudoscience, has created President Biden’s border problems.