Afghan evacuees begin to arrive in Maine

The first of what could be as many as 100 Afghan evacuees to come to Maine arrived at Portland International Jetport on Thursday.

Hundreds of asylum seekers wait in Portland-area hotels because apartments are so scarce

More than 300 immigrants who arrived in Portland recently are waiting for permanent housing in a tight rental market.

White House asks Congress to pass emergency funding for disaster aid

The White House is asking for $14 billion in aid to respond to natural disasters that occurred before Hurricane Ida, as well as $6.4 billion to pay for the ongoing relocation of tens of thousands of Afghans who partnered with the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan.

U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

The secretary of homeland security says tens of thousands of Afghans have been admitted into the United States since the fall of Kabul and more are expected.

Federal judge blocks Trump order allowing states, cities to reject refugee resettlement

Three national refugee resettlement agencies argued the order illegally conflicts with the 1980 Refugee Act.

In the Mediterranean, a nurse with Maine ties works the front lines of a crisis

With Doctors Without Borders, Tim Harrison has helped rescue thousands of refugees at sea.

Trump policy allows states, cities to refuse refugees for 1st time in U.S. history

If governors or lawmakers want to close the door, it could hurt towns that have come to rely on young refugees to revitalize their economies.

Trump rule change on public benefits sows ‘fear and confusion’ among Maine immigrants

The rule change, which would not apply to refugees or asylum seekers, would expand the definition of who might become a 'public charge' in need of benefits provided by taxpayers.

Current immigration policy violates human rights

Milestone: Celebrating years of helping refugees