The coronavirus is spreading in immigration detention, with more than 70 detainees in 12 states testing positive and hundreds of others under quarantine.
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Maine Voices: Coronavirus makes immigration courts unsafe
Forcing lawyers and detainees into confined spaces is an unacceptable situation during a pandemic.
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As virus spreads, groups try to educate Maine immigrants about the risks
But language and cultural barriers make it difficult to get the message out.
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Maine Voices: Congress should create ‘Dreamer Corps’ to break political logjam
Undocumented U.S. residents brought here as children could battle the root causes of illegal immigration in exchange for citizenship.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Concord Coach Lines should stop allowing immigration sweeps
A leaked memo from top federal officials make it clear that agents can’t board buses without the owner’s consent.
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Maine Compass: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down
We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Portland pays out $141,000 to groups that helped asylum seekers
City officials announce that they are distributing the donations to 11 groups who helped the city accommodate nearly 450 asylum seekers last summer.
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Immigration advocates in Maine worry about new ‘public charge’ rule
The regulation could make it more difficult for applicants to get green cards if they have taken public assistance.
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Portland program will link recent immigrants with experienced peers
Part of a growing national network, the Natural Helpers will have people who immigrated years ago help more recent arrivals navigate their new community.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fear of ICE raids during census could hamper count of immigrants
Outreach organizations fear that Trump administration officials may try to deport the immigrant communities they need to count.