immigration
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2025
Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump's first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2025
Rep. Golden among Democrats to support immigration crackdown bill
The bill, which was supported by 48 Democrats, would require the detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with shoplifting, theft, burglary and larceny.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2025
Maine businesses say H-1B visas are critical to filling labor gaps
Trump allies are split over the program that brings skilled foreign workers to labs, hospitals, universities and tech companies in Maine.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2024
Maine’s AG talks to Lewiston immigrant groups as fears of mass deportation grow
Aaron Frey met with leaders and the area's legislative delegation on Wednesday, pledging to uphold the Constitution and state laws as uncertainty grows over what a Trump administration will mean for Lewiston's immigrant population.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2024
Trump team eyes funding showdown with ‘sanctuary cities’ over immigration
'This sanctuary cities thing will be an early administration showdown, and I believe Trump will come down as hard as you can see,' Stephen K. Bannon, who served as a top White House adviser to Trump during his first administration, told The Post.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Demand for English adult education courses outpaces class space in Portland region
More than 1,000 adults looking to learn English in the Portland are sitting on waitlists. Programs like those in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham are looking at collaborative solutions.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
ACLU files lawsuit seeking details on Trump’s plan for mass deportation
The suit alleges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has failed to respond to requests for basic information about matters including flights.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
Trump confirms deportation strategy will involve military
Deportations would also target immigrants who entered the country long before President Biden took office.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry
Maine's hotels and restaurants are always looking for available employees and will welcome the additional workers with H-2B visas, an industry spokeswoman said.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
Another View: A GOP that once welcomed immigrants gears up for Trump crackdown
After the rhetoric comes the reality.
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