Using the language of war to describe immigration spreads unjustified fear and puts lives at risk.
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Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine ACLU calls on Concord Coach Lines to forbid immigration searches
The bus company says it is unwilling to deny access to federal agents despite guidance that points to bus passengers having the ability to refuse consent.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests
Trump had billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to ‘deport millions’ of people in the country illegally.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration expanding deportations without a hearing
The change in policy would also allow ICE officials to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants anywhere in the U.S.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s immigrant welcome is contrast to border chaos
Towns and organizations are making sure that Portland doesn’t have to bear the burden on its own.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Raids targeting undocumented immigrants set to begin within days
The nationwide sweep, which was postponed last month by President Trump and remains in flux, aims at people with final deportation orders.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Dana Connors: Green-card reforms would bring more willing, able workers to Maine
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act would benefit our state’s economy and its job creators.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Fighting for survival should not be a crime
Who is really to blame when a migrant father dies alongside the child he was trying to save?
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Response to discrimination must occur before genocide is on the horizon
Whatever the defining term, we need to focus on the degradation being funded by our tax dollars at the border.