When it comes to what’s important, Barbara Bush was a power of example within her own family, too.
immigration
Posted inLocal & State
ACLU of Maine sues immigration agencies for public records of citizenship checks
The organization says it has been denied access to public records about checks done by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at a bus station in Bangor.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration must accept new DACA applicants, judge rules
The federal judge calls the government’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program ‘unlawful,’ but gives the administration 90 days to provide a more solid reason for ending it.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Honduran man appeals federal conviction
He was found guilty of being in the U.S. illegally, but his lawyer has argued that he was initially stopped because of racial profiling.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Honduran charged with illegal entry sentenced to time served
The man was arrested during a traffic stop in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Deering student, an asylum seeker, sues over exclusion from national poetry contest
Allan Monga, who is from Zambia and who earned a place in the national Poetry Out Loud competition, was disqualified because of his immigration status.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Governors hold reins on Trump’s plan for border security
The president wants to deploy National Guard troops, but state leaders have negotiating power over how personnel will be used.
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Trump signs proclamation directing troops to secure Mexican border
The Guard will assist Border Patrol agents by acting in support roles such as with road development and intelligence gathering.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Building named for racist scientist doesn’t reflect University of Maine’s values
This tribute shouldn’t be paid to a former UMaine president who promoted racist selective-breeding policies and worked to sow doubt about the link between smoking and cancer.
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Newspaper launched to improve communication between immigrants and Mainers
Amjambo Africa! will be published in four languages, including English.