asylum seekers
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PublishedApril 30, 2022
Commentary: U.S. is playing politics with migrant lives
The administration should clearly refine and defend its plans to restore access to asylum and vigorously oppose any legislative efforts to maintain the expulsions.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
South Portland renews licenses for hotels sheltering homeless
The conditions are designed to stem the increase in 911 calls coming from the four establishments.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Maine Voices: New asylum rules double down on broken system
Before expanding the power of asylum officers, the existing systemic problems must be remedied.
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PublishedApril 19, 2022
As more people arrive in Portland in need of shelter, the city seeks help farther afield
Portland is sheltering more than 1,500 asylum seekers and homeless people in 12 hotels across 6 communities, including one in Freeport where families still need more help.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Portland looking again at voting rights for noncitizens in municipal elections
A proposal before the charter commission would allow all residents of legal voting age the right to participate in local races, but questions remain about the legality and impact on a vulnerable population.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service
The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Shawn Moody: Let’s seize opportunity to help immigrants build better lives in Maine
A bill coauthored by Sen. Collins slashes the waiting period for a work permit, and SOAR Maine will match asylum seekers with jobs.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Report on Boston Asylum Office finds disproportionately low acceptance rates, bias against applicants
The office serving asylum seekers in and around Maine has the second lowest approval rate in the nation, according to a report by Maine immigrant advocacy groups.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Maine Voices: A city with a heart prays for Ukraine
As Mainers, we are called to open our hearts and then our homes to the refugees who seek shelter and a new life here.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Our View: Work rules for asylum seekers not helping anyone
Changes backed by Rep. Pingree and Sens. Collins and King would give refugees the opportunity to work soon after arriving.
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