immigration
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Trump and allies plotting militarized mass deportations, detention camps
As president, Trump sought to use military planes and bases for deportation. Now, he and his allies are talking about a new effort that current and former officials warn could be impractical and dangerous.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Golden joins effort to break impasse on border security, Ukraine aid
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is part of bipartisan coalition of 10 lawmakers in the U.S. House who have launched a long-shot bid to break a stalemate over providing military assistance to Ukraine and taking steps to secure the southern border.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
After border bill failure, ICE considers mass releases to close budget gap
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to slash the number of immigrants in detention because it is running a $700 million budget deficit.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2024
Border politics spill into Maine State House as Republicans attack spending on asylum seekers
Legislative Republicans say spending on asylum seekers is leaving behind 'our homeless' and veterans, but steer clear of talking about failed federal efforts to reform the immigration process.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Our Place priced out of finding space in East Bayside neighborhood it serves
Our Place Youth and Family Services wants to be closer to its clients, but has had a hard time finding a spot in the gentrifying area.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers
Maine's congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins' provision on speeding up work permits.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2024
Biden urges Congress to embrace border bill. But House speaker suggests it may be ‘dead on arrival’
The diminishing prospects for the bill's passage in Congress could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. allies around the world.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Collins, King optimistic Senate will pass border deal over Trump opposition
Sen. Susan Collins believes the pressure to reach an agreement is going to be greater than the former president's effort to derail a deal so he can campaign on immigration.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
U.S. delegation meets with Mexico for talks on surge of migrants at border
The U.S. has struggled to process thousands of migrants at the border, or house them once they reach northern cities.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
New organization strives to better educate immigrant community about life in U.S.
Heritier Nosso created Opportunities for Immigrants, an organization that helps immigrants understand various processes that will help them assimilate to living in the United States. He also trains others to be peer mentors to new Mainers.
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