His critics say the government shouldn’t welcome the president for an event rich in pomp and pageanty.
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Maine Voices: Finding one’s true voice in the most challenging of times
Banning refugees and immigrants brings back the worst – and best – of episodes from our history.
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Trump’s revised travel ban said to target the same Muslim-majority nations
The new draft no longer directs authorities to single out – and reject – Syrian refugees when processing new visa applications, an administration official says.
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Trump’s pick for labor secretary employed undocumented worker
The disclosure adds to a growing list of issues that could derail Andrew Puzder’s confirmation.
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Family waits, hopes to be reunited with daughter left in Iraq
Labed Al-Hanfy’s daughter is in immigration limbo because of President Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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Protesters say ‘immigrants are welcome here’ as 1,500 rally in Portland to oppose Trump’s order
The crowd shows support for Maine’s Muslims and immigrants in response to the president’s suspension of refugee programs and admissions from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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Trump fires acting attorney general who ordered staff not to defend immigration ban
Sally Yates, an Obama administration appointee, is replaced by Dana Boente, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, hours after issuing the order to the Justice Department staff.
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Obama encourages protests, rejects comparison between his immigration policies and Trump’s
Trump has said he based his decision in part on Obama’s 2011 action on Iraqis.
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Maine AG Janet Mills among 17 nationwide who condemn Trump’s ban on refugees
The Democratic legal officers say the president’s executive order is ‘unconstitutional, un-American and unlawful.’
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White House aides try to ease concerns about immigration order
People who hold ‘green cards’ will not be barred from entering the U.S., administration officials say.