And if the council moves forward, I hope Portland voters will maintain voting privilege for citizens.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nine children ensnared in border crisis rejoin parents
The Guatemalan youths separated from their families at the U.S. border get a tearful homecoming.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal entry into U.S.
The man entered Maine near Sandy Bay Township and is now in removal proceedings.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: When assimilating into new culture, keep an open and inquisitive mind
Refusing to understand or adapt could result in paralysis that erodes the promise of your new life.
Posted inNation & World
Future uncertain for reunited immigrants
About 300 families are being detained in Texas facilities and 1,100 have been released on parole while their cases are pending.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Administration says 1,820 children reunited with families
Hundreds of other remain apart, with some parents being deported even as their children are kept here.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: No ‘Mission Accomplished’ moment on the border
Some children have been reunited with their families, but many more are left in custody.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Woman from Tanzania detained by Lewiston police, ICE agent at bus station
Zera Samson was questioned about her identity and immigration status for about 45 minutes before being given a verbal trespass warning and let go.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: History of voting rights guides debate on Portland’s noncitizens
We need to move beyond diversity to inclusivity that gives our immigrant neighbors a voice in what affects them.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Rep. Pingree, other Democrats propose shrinking zones for immigration checks
The Maine congresswoman co-sponsors legislation that would allow agents to stop vehicles without warrants within 25 miles of the border instead of 100 miles under current law.