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.
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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.
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Family’s American dreams turn to nightmare as Trump order traps daughter in Iraq
Labed Alalhanfy, 49, worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and is living in Portland after finally gaining entry for his wife and two younger daughters earlier this week.
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Portland rally to support refugees is postponed to ensure safety
In an online post, the organizer says more time is needed to find a safe location to accommodate a crowd larger than initially anticipated.
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Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.