During the Trump administration, about 450 miles of barriers were built along the southwest border between 2017 and January 2021.
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Families crossing U.S. border illegally reached all-time high in August
At least 91,000 migrants crossing in a family group were arrested in August, an influx that may return immigration to the spotlight for the 2024 election.
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Posted inMaine, News
Home ready in Maine for family waiting in Riyadh
Buoyed by local supporters, El-Fadel Arbab has been working 3 jobs to keep his family safe in a hotel in Saudi Arabia while waiting for his wife’s travel visa to be issued.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need
In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston leaders hail governor’s plan for a New Mainers office
Officials say the new office will help integrate immigrants into Maine’s workforce
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande floating barrier meant to stop migrants
The buoys are the latest escalation of Texas’ border security operation that also includes razor-wire fencing, arresting migrants on trespassing charges and sending busloads of asylum-seekers to Democratic-led cities in other states.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston mother sues feds after waiting over 5 years to be reunited with husband
Fowziya Weheliye has been separated from her husband for 9 years after the couple fled Somalia, and then Kenya as refugees. She has been waiting since 2018 for federal officials to allow her husband to join her and their children in the U.S.
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Supreme Court says White House can continue to set deportation priorities
In this case, the justices said the Department of Homeland Security has the authority to focus on arresting recent border crossers and those who commit violent crimes.
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Photo Album: New Mainers celebrate the English language
Students and their English teachers celebrate the last class of the spring semester at The Root Cellar.