Immigration lawyers are sounding alarms over what they say is an escalating immigration crackdown in Maine. They say that border patrol agents are arresting people who have valid work permits, no criminal record and are following lawful pathways to permanent status. Maine Public Radio’s Ari Snider takes a closer look.
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