The order authorized the immediate expulsion of children who crossed the southern border during the pandemic.
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Signature campaign underway to require citizenship to vote in Maine
A wealthy Wisconsin conservative is funding a push by organizers for a ballot question next fall.
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Maine Voices: Democratic Party heading in the wrong direction on immigration
The party’s platform is centered on a selective application of law enforcement that looks a lot like ‘openish’ borders.
Posted inNation & World
Study finds no increase in crime in ‘sanctuary’ cities, despite Trump claims
The data show that the policies were effective at limiting deportations of nonviolent offenders but did not result in higher crime rates in those cities.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Supreme Court to review two cases involving Trump’s border policy
The justices’ decision continues their practice of reviewing lower court rulings that have found the president’s immigration policies illegal over the past four years.
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Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas
Department of Labor officials say the move will help more Americans get back to work, but critics argue that H-1B holders fill critical needs.
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Democrats to investigate whistleblower claims that detainees were given forced hysterectomies
A nurse alleges that the Irwin County Detention Center performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records.
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Congolese community group distributes baby supplies in Portland
It and a Jewish organization hand out much-needed diapers in the latest effort to help immigrant families weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Immigration rule puts public health at risk
A policy that’s supposed to save money is discouraging immigrants from accepting care during a pandemic.
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Trump administration won’t accept new DACA applications
The president reiterates that he will announce sweeping new steps on immigration.