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.
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Maine Voices: City Council should reject sending non-citizen voting issue to referendum
And if the council moves forward, I hope Portland voters will maintain voting privilege for citizens.
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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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Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal entry into U.S.
The man entered Maine near Sandy Bay Township and is now in removal proceedings.
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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.
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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.
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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.