Ask the millions of migrants who have either entered the United States or are lined up at the border what motivated their journeys and all will answer that they’re in pursuit of the proverbial better life. Translated, a better life means they’re longing to become consumers — consumers of housing, hard goods like cars and […]
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Immigration agency leaks data on more than 6,000 detainees
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the personal information of more than 6,000 people was inadvertently posted to its website for about 5 hours.
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Supreme Court wrestles with Biden’s deportation policy
At the center of the case is a September 2021 directive from the Department of Homeland Security that paused deportations unless individuals had committed acts of terrorism, espionage or ‘egregious threats to public safety.’
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Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’
With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
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How a forgotten American crisis led to democratic renewal
In “American Midnight,” Adam Hochschild revisits an era almost a century ago when dangerous forces abounded.
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U.S. extends migrant protections for Sudan, Haiti, 4 other countries
The program shields people from countries in turmoil who are living in the United States from deportation and allows them to legally work.
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Maine housing officials say Poliquin campaign story is false
The Republican candidate’s claim that illegal immigrants bumped a woman from a housing list is harmful misinformation, they say.
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Federal watchdog probes whether Florida used COVID aid to fund migrant flight
The probe comes roughly a month after Florida flew dozens of migrants, including children, from Texas to Massachusetts.
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Revised ‘Dreamers’ program to get another review by court
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was adopted by former President Obama’s administration and has had a complicated ride through federal court challenges.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Migrant flights’ mysterious recruiter identified, reports say
Several media outlets have identified the mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio.