Supreme Court to review two cases involving Trump’s border policy

asylum seekers

Published
October 19, 2020

Supreme Court to review two cases involving Trump’s border policy

The justices’ decision continues their practice of reviewing lower court rulings that have found the president's immigration policies illegal over the past four years.
Published
August 16, 2020

The View From Here: Speech is not free for all

We need to find ways to hear the voices that have been silenced.
Published
April 14, 2020

Detained immigrants plead for masks, protection from virus

The coronavirus is spreading in immigration detention, with more than 70 detainees in 12 states testing positive and hundreds of others under quarantine.
Published
April 12, 2020

Brunswick’s asylum seekers healthy amid pandemic, but impact on immigration process remains unknown

According to cultural broker Nsiona Nguizani, the families are social distancing, but have been retraumatized by the coronavirus pandemic. He is their only 'outside' person.
Published
March 19, 2020

As virus spreads, groups try to educate Maine immigrants about the risks

But language and cultural barriers make it difficult to get the message out.
Published
February 19, 2020

Freeport library group knits for homeless, asylum seekers

Armed with knitting needles and donated yarn, Freeport librarians Meghan Fogg and Courtney Sparks created an outlet for 'introverts out there that want to make a difference.'
Published
February 14, 2020

Commentary: Here’s what happens to the asylum seekers we turn away

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
February 4, 2020

Portland pays out $141,000 to groups that helped asylum seekers

City officials announce that they are distributing the donations to 11 groups who helped the city accommodate nearly 450 asylum seekers last summer.
Published
December 23, 2019

Episcopal cathedral in Portland to open warming center for asylum seekers

Starting on Christmas, St. Luke's parish hall will be open as a daytime shelter on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Published
December 19, 2019

Our View: Maine government should lead on asylum seeker aid

Helping today's refugees is an investment in tomorrow's workforce.