Despite the ruling, leaders of some organizations that work with new Mainers aren’t confident it will stick and say many immigrants have already moved on to other career goals.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers’ licenses
The federal appeals court said the federal government didn’t follow proper procedure in drafting the rule that could affect 200 people in Maine and failed to ‘articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
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Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine immigrant advocacy groups launch ICE activity hotline
Volunteers will vet immigration enforcement sightings as lawyers and advocates say they have struggled to track to rising reports of ICE activity.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Cumberland County commissioners poised to weigh in on ICE use of jail
Monday’s meeting could determine whether the county continues allowing federal immigration detention at its jail. Advocates plan to rally beforehand and urge the commissioners to end the agreement.
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ACLU asks judge to find that immigrants who are arrested have right to bond
The ACLU says ICE and Border Patrol are detaining immigrants under a law that has traditionally been used for new arrivals. The government says it can detain people under the law regardless of how long they have been in the U.S.
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Can immigrants get Real IDs? | Fact brief
All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.
Posted inMaine, News
Dueling rallies in Scarborough reflect differing views of ICE’s actions in Maine and around nation
Demonstrators outside Town Hall decry the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while protesters about a mile down Route 1 gather to show their support for immigration and law enforcement officers.
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The comfort food Mainers turn to in discomforting times
On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.