This may be a chance for a bipartisan victory that legislates a program for a group people care about.
immigrants
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Editorial fails to make case for backing FEMA, resisting wall
Americans will benefit from a border barrier, but they don’t need the federal agency’s help to recover from disaster.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s help young illegal immigrants to stay – the right way
President Trump showed respect for the law but also showed concern for young illegal immigrants.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Pursuing prosecution for laughter is not a joke for Sessions
The attorney general’s Justice Department pursues charges – again – against a chuckler.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: These lives are American in all ways but one
Ending protections for young undocumented immigrants is a pointless political ploy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: True to form, Trump takes the low road with ‘Dreamers’ decision
The president appears incapable of embracing the concept of simple human decency.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
In Maine, DACA decision puts 95 at risk of deportation amid chorus of criticism, some support
Many groups and colleges say it’s cruel and unfair to end the program that protects young undocumented immigrants, but the Maine Republican Party says it was unconstitutional from the start.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Remote border crossings struggle to find agents, including in Maine
To help in recruiting, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency now offers hiring bonuses.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill dishonors immigrants of all stripes who helped build this great country
A story of Irish ancestors should humble leaders who would further narrow the door to America.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: High-wire verbal duel ushers in hot dog days of summer politics
Washington sniping helps explain why we can’t have a rational debate about immigration.