Forcing lawyers and detainees into confined spaces is an unacceptable situation during a pandemic.
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Posted inNation & World
Guatemala turns tables, blocking U.S. deportations because of coronavirus
The country had six confirmed cases as of Tuesday.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Concord Coach Lines will stop allowing warrant-less immigration checks
The bus line announced the change in policy Friday, citing an internal Border Patrol memo showing that agents may not board private buses without company consent.
Posted inNation & World
Federal appeals court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ grant fight
The ruling says the administration can withhold law enforcement grants to force states and cities to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, but it conflicts with decisions in 3 other jurisdictions.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mulvaney says U.S. ‘needs more immigrants’ to help boost economy
Mulvaney’s remarks appear in contrast to the public position of several top figures in Trump’s White House who have been working to slash both legal and illegal immigration.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down
We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Counties should explore how to benefit from immigration
Rather than rejecting refugees, rural areas of Maine should consider their benefits.
Posted inNews
Two of three Franklin County commissioners vote not to accept refugees
Chairman Terry Brann and Commissioner Clyde Barker say local residents are the priority.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Portland pays out $141,000 to groups that helped asylum seekers
City officials announce that they are distributing the donations to 11 groups who helped the city accommodate nearly 450 asylum seekers last summer.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Trump curbs immigration from 6 more nations
The new restrictions apply mostly to African nations.