A federal judge ruled that officials must first obtain parental consent or a court order, after some children testified they were given psychotropic medication every morning and night.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No ‘Mission Accomplished’ moment in debacle at the border
Some immigrant children have been reunited with their families, but many more are left in U.S. custody.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Putting asylum seekers to work is good for Maine and for U.S.
Unraveling red tape around asylum petitions would be far more cost-effective than our current border policies.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: History of voting rights guides debate on Portland’s noncitizens
We need to move beyond diversity to inclusivity that gives our immigrant neighbors a voice in what affects them.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Trump administration extends temporary legal status for Somali immigrants
The decision was a surprise to some, given that such protection has been rescinded for immigrants from several other nations.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Six states suing over sanctuary city policy
They argue that the government is unlawfully forcing sanctuary cities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Against tremendous odds, Abdi Nor Iftin made it from war-ravaged Somalia to America
Now a Maine resident, he tells his harrowing tale in his new memoir.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: United States culpable for immigration problems
Those seeking asylum are fleeing violence spawned by U.S. involvement in Latin American politics.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: An open letter asking LePage for intercession
Please pardon Lexius Saint Martin, and allow him to come home from Haiti.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Reunited immigrant children scooped up into parents’ arms
The Trump administration was expected to meet a Tuesday deadline for only about half of the youngest children separated from their parents.