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General Information:  Asylum seekers in the United States (US) who previously could file a claim at no cost will now be required to pay a $100 initial filing fee, and a $102 annual asylum fee (AAF) for each additional year the application is pending. The price of the AAF is adjusted based on inflation and […]

Dear MIRC Community, Welcome to Friday!  The debate on ranch vs blue cheese salad dressing may finally have been decided. As some World Cup fans begin making their way home, it appears that they have fallen in love with ranch dressing! So many people have been trying to bring some of Hidden Valley's best back

Mufalo Chitam, Executive Director of MIRC Portland, ME — The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition condemns two harmful Supreme Court decisions that will put immigrant families, workers, and communities at greater risk. In Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court ruled that asylum seekers are not entitled to seek asylum at a port of entry unless

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Event organizers call for celebration of culture, heritage and resilience in the face of devastating immigration enforcement.  Portland, Maine – Soccer fans will gather at 12pm on June 17, 2026 at Aura Sport Grill, 121 Center Street, Portland, in anticipation of the 1pm kickoff of the World Cup match between Congo DR and Portugal. The

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Dear MIRC Community, Happy Friday!  Since the last time you read an advocacy update, humanity has done something truly amazing. On April 6th at 1:57 ET, the four astronauts onboard the Artemis II flew past the 252,752-mile mark from Earth, surpassing the Apollo 13 crew's 1970 flight by about 4,102 miles. The crew then proceeded

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This is a working document intended to help New Mainers: verify ICE sightings; know your rights; make a plan in case of family separation; find resources; support detainees; and get involved with advocacy.