Trump has said he based his decision in part on Obama’s 2011 action on Iraqis.
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Maine synagogues condemn order suspending refugee arrivals
The statement says in part: ‘We cannot sit idly by and watch as our Muslim brothers and sisters are denied refuge in this country simply on the basis of their religion and nationality.’
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This message appeared in huge letters on an Acadia beach
It may look Photoshopped, but the word “RESIST” really was written in letters over 25 feet tall on a beach in Acadia National Park.
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Colby College president vows to protect students, staff following Trump travel order
Colby president David A. Greene said the college ‘is ‘offering tailored assistance based on each individual’s circumstance,’ while about 100 people gathered Monday night outside Waterville City Hall to protest the immigration order.
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Pingree underscores importance of Trump’s Supreme Court pick
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman is joined by progressive groups at a press conference in Portland to call for a nominee ‘who has the credentials and commitment to our Constitution.’
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Delta resolves technology outage but still has to cancel more flights
Meanwhile, President Trump tweets that ‘big problems’ were created at airports by the outage, protesters and ‘the tears of Senator Schumer.’
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Amid uproar, Trump vows, ‘This is not a Muslim ban’
The refugee order aims to keep the country safe, he says, as judges try to block it.
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In Maine, words of support for refugees contrast with message from state Republican Party
Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Deeley says the president’s order has left many refugee families ‘filled with anxiety and fear.’
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Thousands protest Trump policies at 2 rallies in Portland
About 2,000 crowd the baggage claim area at Portland International Jetport, and 1,200 demonstrate outside City Hall.
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Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban ‘overly broad’ and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.