Using the language of war to describe immigration spreads unjustified fear and puts lives at risk.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Diabetic deported to Iraq, where he’d never lived, dies in Baghdad
Jimmy Aldaoud of Detroit was living on the streets in Baghdad, where lack of access to insulin killed him, his family says.
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Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Several councilors say mayor misinformed asylum seekers about housing options
Mayor Ethan Strimling denies that he has given migrant families a mixed message about refusing housing outside Portland, as the deadline to close the shelter at the Portland Expo approaches.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine ACLU calls on Concord Coach Lines to forbid immigration searches
The bus company says it is unwilling to deny access to federal agents despite guidance that points to bus passengers having the ability to refuse consent.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests
Trump had billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to ‘deport millions’ of people in the country illegally.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration expanding its power to deport undocumented immigrants
The change in policy will allow ICE officials to arrest and deport those who have illegally entered the U.S. within the past two years.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Donald Trump, America is not your house
A vast country, filled with different cultures and traditions can’t be reduced to one narrow minded view of who belongs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s immigrant welcome is contrast to border chaos
Towns and organizations are making sure that Portland doesn’t have to bear the burden on its own.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Raids targeting undocumented immigrants set to begin within days
The nationwide sweep, which was postponed last month by President Trump and remains in flux, aims at people with final deportation orders.