They traveled for months through Central America after fleeing violence and instability at home.
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Panel hears arguments on conflicting bills to direct immigration enforcement in Maine
One would push police to work more closely with federal authorities, while the other would prohibit them from enforcing federal immigration law.
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Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
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‘Shoot them!’: Trump laughs off a supporter’s demand for violence against migrants
The president’s joking response raised concerns that he was tacitly encouraging extrajudicial killings and brutality against asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
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Donald Trump’s threat to release migrants in sanctuary cities won’t work
In suburban Maryland and other communities across the country, people value diversity and are ready to help border crossers seeking asylum.
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Lawmakers consider bills to reinstate asylum seekers’ access to welfare benefits
Welfare reforms pushed by former Gov. Paul LePage and the Republican-controlled Legislature eight years ago eliminated access to some assistance programs for non-citizens.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump says plan to release detainees in ‘sanctuary cities’ still alive
The president’s tweet contradicts statements issued by the White House and Homeland Security saying the proposal wasn’t being considered anymore.
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How the avocado supply became a key factor in the border debate
Some experts say that focusing on the avocado helps drive home the impact Trump’s decision would have on American readers.
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Republican Party’s anti-immigrant tweets anger Portland mayor – and Republican senators
In a series of tweets late Thursday night, the state party took aim at migrants and the city, falsely connecting immigrants to outbreaks of infectious diseases.