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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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Forget about securing the border. It won’t work.
Nothing in recent history suggests the GOP’s wish list will stop large numbers of migrants from coming to the U.S.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
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.
Posted inNation / World
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine
Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine’s senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.
Posted inNation / World
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
During the Trump administration, about 450 miles of barriers were built along the southwest border between 2017 and January 2021.
Posted inNation / World
Families crossing U.S. border illegally reached all-time high in August
At least 91,000 migrants crossing in a family group were arrested in August, an influx that may return immigration to the spotlight for the 2024 election.
Posted inMaine, News
Home ready in Maine for family waiting in Riyadh
Buoyed by local supporters, El-Fadel Arbab has been working 3 jobs to keep his family safe in a hotel in Saudi Arabia while waiting for his wife’s travel visa to be issued.
