The president vowsd to end the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship and sends thousands of troops to the Mexican border.
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Collins, King, Pingree slam Trump plan to end birthright citizenship
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin initially declined to comment on the president’s plan, saying he ‘didn’t see that,’ but later issued a statement saying ‘any executive order or law must pass Constitutional muster.’
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Weary migrants still far from reaching U.S. border
Burned by the relentless heat and the night’s chill, eating badly and sleeping rough, many appeared to be developing respiratory symptoms Tuesday.
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Migrant caravan grows to more than 7,000 as Trump warns of reprisals
Meanwhile, President Trump threatens to cut off aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
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Maine Voices: Statewide project aims to explode myths, tell rich stories of immigration
At a time when migration is seen as a threat, 70 community partners hope to raise public awareness in Maine about those ‘from away’ who share a love of America.
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Kristin Rocha holds yard sale featuring goods from over 60 Maine makers, retailers
Rocha wants to raise money for a group working to reunite immigrant families separated by the U.S. government.
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Immigration officials caught unprepared by Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy, watchdog says
The confusion helped fuel the debacle at the border, where nearly 3,000 children were removed from their parents.
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Tent shelter for children to be expanded, extended
The Texas facility will stay open through the end of the year and add more than 3,200 beds.
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Federal judge extends halt on deportations of separated families
Judge Dana Sabraw says that ‘hasty’ deportation of children after reunification with their parents deprives them of their right to seek asylum.
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Council puts off giving non-citizens right to vote in Portland municipal elections
After 2 hours of public testimony, the Portland City Council votes to refer Councilor Pious Ali’s proposal to a committee for additional work after several groups raise concerns about privacy and unintended consequences.