Shima Kabirigi, a founding member of the nonprofit organization, will take on the role previously held by Alain Jean Claude Nahimana, who died in June.
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Despite judge’s order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody
A deadline was set for this week by a judge who had described family detention centers as ‘on fire’ due to the threat of the coronavirus.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine, nationwide, COVID exposes built-in racism
It’s no coincidence that people of color are far more likely to be infected by the novel coronavirus.
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Trump says he’ll try again to end DACA protections for Dreamers
Through executive action, the president could still take away the ability of 650,000 young immigrants to live and work legally in the U.S.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court rules against attempt by Trump administration to end DACA
The justices rejected administration arguments that the 8-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program is illegal.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Open restaurants, closed polling places and meeting deep needs
A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With immigrant advocate’s death, Maine lost a leader
In our current crisis, we will miss Alain Nahimana’s clear vision and commitment to progress.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: What makes a ‘real Mainer’?
Claiming that everyone who disagrees with you doesn’t belong in the conversation is no way to win an argument.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Illegal crossings rise along U.S. northern border, and many are Mexican
In Maine – statistically one of the quietest areas on the border – a defendant apprehended in December admitted making 6 trips to northern Maine in a month to transport about 12 people to New York City.
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U.S. citizens with immigrant spouses should get coronavirus aid, lawsuit argues
It’s estimated that 2 million U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are married to people without social security numbers, although it’s unclear how many of them file jointly with them.