Activists say the program is a humanitarian disaster, subjecting migrants to violence, kidnapping and extortion in dangerous Mexican border cities.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
High court to decide whether asylum seekers can be speedily deported
The Trump administration is seeking a sweeping ruling that it could potentially use to deport millions.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jeff Sessions fighting to win back his old Senate seat
The former attorney general faces a competitive Republican primary Tuesday in Alabama.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who was in a battle for third place, formally suspends his campaign.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Amy Klobuchar to visit Portland on Saturday, 3 days before primary
The presidential candidate and U.S. senator from Minnesota is currently in fifth place in the Democratic primary race.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Rome candidate’s ballot name dispute appears settled, but leaves sour feelings
Rome Budget Committee member Richard LaBelle, who is running for first selectman, disputed the town clerk’s decision to put Heather Lynn Briggs’ name on the ballot for second selectman as “Heather Hawes Briggs.”
Posted inMaine, Politics
Republicans, Democrats split on whether to back Question 1
Maine Republican candidates favor vaccine referendum, Democrats oppose it and independents vary on how to vote.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine Democrats wary of endorsing presidential candidates
Jared Golden says Michael Bloomberg would be the wrong choice but doesn’t express a preference among the others.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sanders’ appeal to be tested in moderate Virginia on Super Tuesday
Bernie Sanders doesn’t need to win Virginia to have a successful Super Tuesday, but he probably can’t afford a big loss there, either.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it
The Democratic Senate candidate refuses to accept corporate PAC donations, but has taken funds from leadership groups that have corporate donors.