It and a Jewish organization hand out much-needed diapers in the latest effort to help immigrant families weather the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Immigration rule puts public health at risk
A policy that’s supposed to save money is discouraging immigrants from accepting care during a pandemic.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump administration won’t accept new DACA applications
The president reiterates that he will announce sweeping new steps on immigration.
Posted inNation & World
Despite judge’s order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody
A deadline was set for this week by a judge who had described family detention centers as ‘on fire’ due to the threat of the coronavirus.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump administration rejects new DACA applications
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program grants protection from deportation to so-called Dreamers brought to the United States as children.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Trump administration backs off plan to send foreign students home if schools go online
Bowdoin College was among many schools whose international students would have had to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ICE order takes aim at higher education
Once again, the president chooses denial over working to help mitigate COVID’s impact.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Judge abruptly reverses order to have fact-finder investigate South Florida ICE jails
MIAMI — Just hours after appointing an independent fact-finder to investigate possible “inhumane conditions, deliberate indifference and cruel and unusual punishment” at three South Florida immigration detention centers, a Miami federal judge abruptly reversed her order Monday without explanation. In an eight-page scathing order filed earlier in the day, U.S. District Court Judge Marcia G. […]
Posted inEditorials, Maine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Proposed rules would eliminate asylum protections for most New Mainers
On humane, personal and economic grounds, Mainers must speak up against these rules. A public comment period ends July 15.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
U.S. must free migrant children detained with parents, judge rules
The Houston judge denounces the Trump administration’s prolonged detention of families during the coronavirus pandemic.