He was found guilty of being in the U.S. illegally, but his lawyer has argued that he was initially stopped because of racial profiling.
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Honduran charged with illegal entry sentenced to time served
The man was arrested during a traffic stop in Portland.
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Augusta woman presented flag marking her new American citizenship
Nattamon Dumont works three jobs to be able to afford to travel to her native Thailand each year to visit friends and relatives.
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Deering student, an asylum seeker, sues over exclusion from national poetry contest
Allan Monga, who is from Zambia and who earned a place in the national Poetry Out Loud competition, was disqualified because of his immigration status.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump signs proclamation directing troops to secure Mexican border
The Guard will assist Border Patrol agents by acting in support roles such as with road development and intelligence gathering.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Building named for racist scientist doesn’t reflect University of Maine’s values
This tribute shouldn’t be paid to a former UMaine president who promoted racist selective-breeding policies and worked to sow doubt about the link between smoking and cancer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Newspaper launched to improve communication between immigrants and Mainers
Amjambo Africa! will be published in four languages, including English.
Posted inNation & World
Trump policies keep some refugee families apart, reunite others
The restrictions sort people by country, and effectively by religion.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Honduran man who claimed racial profiling is convicted of illegal entry
Mario Ernesto Garcia-Zavala, 22, was arrested in Portland on Sept. 9, 2017, after a trooper stopped the van in which he was a passenger.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As middle ground on immigration, beef up border security while protecting ‘dreamers’
It’s a trade-off that would keep the country safe and improve the lives of millions of human beings.