Immigration

Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) cosponsored a censure resolution in response to President Donald Trump’s racist comments stating that America should turn away immigrants from African nations and Haiti and allow more immigrants from countries like Norway. Pingree is one of nearly 150 cosponsors of the resolution in the U.S. House, the full resolution can be found… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on President Trump’s racist comments about immigrants from several nations. “President Trump’s racist comments about immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador, and countries in Africa are absolutely sickening, even for him. It’s frightening to have someone in the White House with this kind of ignorance… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) issued the following statement in response to the the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s decision to issue only 15,000 H-2B visas and new regulations for small business owners to hire seasonal workers:   "I am grateful that DHS has finally approved some additional H-2B visas for this season, but it’s clear the Trump… Read more »