The open question is whether both sides are willing to compromise on the issue of immigration.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democrats raise prospect of shutdown over immigration
Some House Democrats threaten to shut down the government if President Trump won’t budge on his hard-line proposals.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Anti-immigrant school bullying hurts all of us in Maine
Whether it’s brazen or subtle, discrimination keeps minority students from learning and puts districts at legal risk.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Giving amnesty to Dreamers would be immigration’s Trojan horse
If given citizenship those immigrants could sponsor their immediate family for legal status as well.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump’s refugee cap contradicts the high ideals that founded America
Those willing to risk their lives getting here want to contribute toward building a better country.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine sheriffs should join Cumberland, York counties in resisting LePage’s push to comply with ICE
Yielding to federal immigration detainer requests leaves jails open to lawsuits and violates constitutional protections.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Tensions in Quebec reflect challenges faced by multicultural Canada
Can a government treat all minorities with respect and fairness while offering extra protections to the groups it deems especially worth defending?
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Cumberland County Jail stops holding some inmates for immigration agents
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says it’s unconstitutional to delay anyone’s release so ICE officials without warrants can consider deportation, but he fears those freed will commit crimes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump makes a bold, bipartisan move on DACA
The president deserves praise for bucking his party to do something positive for ‘dreamers.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The perfect DACA storm offers a chance to pocket a win for all Americans
This may be a chance for a bipartisan victory that legislates a program for a group people care about.