Here are answers to a few questions about Maine’s immigrant population and what Donald Trump’s policies on deportations, asylum and other immigration issues could mean.
immigration
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Advocates warn a Trump presidency could be a threat to Maine immigrants
The president-elect has said he plans to oversee mass deportations when he takes office, and advocates are also worried about impacts on the asylum system.
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Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
An APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation – issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.
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Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border
The new rules, which toughen restrictions announced in June, bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.
Posted inNation & World
Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July’s election
President Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite vote tallies released by the opposition showing that his competitor won by a landslide.
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On the streets of a Colorado city, pregnant migrants struggle to survive
Over the past 2 years, an unprecedented number of Venezuelans have come to the United States seeking a better life.
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A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English Channel
The deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn’t stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K.
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Immigrant families in limbo after judge puts U.S. program for spouses on hold
The court order, which lasts for 2 weeks but could be extended, comes one week after the Department of Homeland Security began accepting applications.
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Settled in Maine, former Somali refugee returns home to run for office: ‘If I don’t do it, who will?’
Abdullahi Ali, the founder and CEO of Portland-based Gateway Community Services and a Somali refugee, is aiming to become the next president of his home state of Jubaland.
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Texas, other Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of citizens legal status
Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to end a federal program that could potentially give nearly half a million immigrants without legal status who are married to U.S. citizens a path to citizenship.