‘The most important thing is to turn off the faucet of new immigrant labor,’ Stephen Miller tells a group of Trump supporters, according to a recording of the call.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump signs order pausing immigration for 60 days, with exceptions
The president has said his restrictions could be extended far longer if he believes the U.S. economy could not absorb more immigrants.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Detained immigrants plead for masks, protection from virus
The coronavirus is spreading in immigration detention, with more than 70 detainees in 12 states testing positive and hundreds of others under quarantine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Coronavirus makes immigration courts unsafe
Forcing lawyers and detainees into confined spaces is an unacceptable situation during a pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Guatemala turns tables, blocking U.S. deportations because of coronavirus
The country had six confirmed cases as of Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Concord Coach Lines will stop allowing warrant-less immigration checks
The bus line announced the change in policy Friday, citing an internal Border Patrol memo showing that agents may not board private buses without company consent.
Posted inNation & World
Federal appeals court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ grant fight
The ruling says the administration can withhold law enforcement grants to force states and cities to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement, but it conflicts with decisions in 3 other jurisdictions.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mulvaney says U.S. ‘needs more immigrants’ to help boost economy
Mulvaney’s remarks appear in contrast to the public position of several top figures in Trump’s White House who have been working to slash both legal and illegal immigration.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down
We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Counties should explore how to benefit from immigration
Rather than rejecting refugees, rural areas of Maine should consider their benefits.