And children younger than 5 must be back with their families within 14 days, under the order issued by a federal judge in San Diego.
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At Portland protest of immigration policy, ‘so much rage’ they no longer can stay silent
A Facebook call to rally in Portland draws more than 200 people eager to take a stand against White House actions at the border that have sparked outrage across the country.
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Maine’s U.S. House members respond to Trump’s latest tweets on immigration
While Rep. Bruce Poliquin notes the U.S. is a ‘nation of laws,’ Rep. Chellie Pingree says the president’s lack of understanding ‘is just shocking.’
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Pingree describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes, families in cages at Texas border facilities
The Maine representative and 24 Democratic colleagues inspect facilities where separated parents and children are being held.
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U.S. silent on when immigrant children, parents will be able to reunite
While some parents struggle to get in touch with youngsters being held hundreds of miles away, President Trump says Democrats are telling ‘phony stories of sadness and grief.’
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Pope: Countries should take in as many refugees as they can
Pope Francis also urged investment in places like Africa so migrants won’t turn to human traffickers to reach countries that can offer a better life.
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Maine Voices: Sen. Collins must stop equivocating as Trump tramples American ideals
She pretends to distance herself from his abhorrent policies, but refuses to see them for what they are.
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EU prepares to slap tariffs on American products
And the highest-stakes fight still looms if the conflict beween the U.S. and China escalates.
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Melania Trump’s ‘I don’t care’ jacket causes a stir
Her spokeswoman said there ‘was no hidden message’ behind the outfit the first lady wore getting on a flight to visit a facility housing migrant children.
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Skowhegan protesters decry Trump administration’s immigration policy
The people gather on the Margaret Chase Smith Bridge said the policy change anouncement the president made Wednesday is irrelevant, because it still means innocent children will be locked up.