A pair of events in Augusta and Farmington are part of a nationwide effort this weekend to protest Trump immigration policies and show support for immigrants.
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House rejects immigration bill pushed by Trump in last-minute tweet
The Republican Party has been unable to bridge the divide between its hard-liners aligned with Trump and moderates intent on addressing the fate of undocumented immigrants known as ‘dreamers.’
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Judge orders U.S. to reunite separated families within 30 days
And children younger than 5 must be back with their families within 14 days, under the order issued by a federal judge in San Diego.
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States sue Trump administration to force migrant family reunifications
Seventeen states sign on to the lawsuit in federal court in Seattle.
Posted inLocal & State, News
About 100 turn out for Portland rally to support Muslims, protest Supreme Court ruling
Demonstrators remained silent for the first 30 minutes but then began speaking of their fears that Trump administration policies could lead to a totalitarian state.
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At Portland protest of immigration policy, ‘so much rage’ they no longer can stay silent
A Facebook call to rally in Portland draws more than 200 people eager to take a stand against White House actions at the border that have sparked outrage across the country.
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Maine’s U.S. House members respond to Trump’s latest tweets on immigration
While Rep. Bruce Poliquin notes the U.S. is a ‘nation of laws,’ Rep. Chellie Pingree says the president’s lack of understanding ‘is just shocking.’
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Border Patrol in Maine arrests Guatemalan man, sends him back to Canada
The man had a valid Canadian work visa, and wanted to go to New York City to find a better-paying job.
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Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill directing administration to reunify children with families
The Republican representing Maine’s 2nd District signs onto the Family Reunification Act, which would require Homeland Security to use ‘all necessary means’ to reunite families ‘at the earliest possible date.’
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Maine Voices: Sen. Collins must stop equivocating as Trump tramples American ideals
She pretends to distance herself from his abhorrent policies, but refuses to see them for what they are.