More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine’s economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Path to citizenship ensures that Dreamers – and Maine – fulfill our full potential
Those of us who came to America as children can’t risk buying a home or starting a business when the next president could deport us.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can’t get a job in their field.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. reverts to targeted immigration enforcement
The agency drew fierce criticism under former President Trump for arresting and removing anyone in the country illegally regardless of criminal history or community ties.
Posted inNation & World
Biden faces pressure as U.S. sets new course on immigration
His administration has yet to lift some of the most significant barriers to asylum-seekers.
Posted inNation & World
Biden administration to start processing asylum seekers forced by Trump to ‘Remain in Mexico’
Before Trump took office, asylum seekers and others applying for protection in the U.S. were generally allowed to wait with family in the states for their hearings.
Posted inNation & World
Biden plans to boost U.S. admissions of refugees after Trump slashed cap
Biden plans to announce that he will increase the cap on the number of refugees to more than eight times the level at which the Trump administration left it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Phil Nadeau to release book detailing first Lewiston refugee resettlements
The former longtime Lewiston official worked with the city’s first Somali refugees in 2001. The book arrives on the 20th anniversary.
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
The state of Texas sued last week over a Department of Homeland Security memo that instructed immigration agencies to pause most deportations.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill
Paving a path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants is the centerpiece of the plan.