Forcing lawyers and detainees into confined spaces is an unacceptable situation during a pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Concord Coach Lines will stop allowing warrant-less immigration checks
The bus line announced the change in policy Friday, citing an internal Border Patrol memo showing that agents may not board private buses without company consent.
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Posted inNation & World
Federal appeals court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ grant fight
The ruling says the administration can withhold law enforcement grants to force states and cities to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, but it conflicts with decisions in 3 other jurisdictions.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down
We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Counties should explore how to benefit from immigration
Rather than rejecting refugees, rural areas of Maine should consider their benefits.
Posted inNews
Two of three Franklin County commissioners vote not to accept refugees
Chairman Terry Brann and Commissioner Clyde Barker say local residents are the priority.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
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.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court allows Trump policy to deny green cards to immigrants who use public assistance
Lawsuits over the rule will continue, but immigrants applying for permanent residency must now show they wouldn’t be public charges, or burdens to the country.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Acting director: ICE is here to uphold the law, protect the community
Baseless rhetoric, like the kind expressed at recent protests in Portland, overlooks the agency’s contributions to national security and public safety.
Posted inNation & World, News
Federal judge blocks Trump order allowing states, cities to reject refugee resettlement
Three national refugee resettlement agencies argued the order illegally conflicts with the 1980 Refugee Act.