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Greater Portland immigrant leaders welcome end of so-called Muslim travel ban Panelists describe former President Donald Trump's action as racist, fomenting hatred, and a measure that tarnished America's reputation as a beacon of light for those fleeing violence and persecution. Share Immigrant leaders from Greater Portland met virtually Wednesday night to celebrate the end of former President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several primarily Muslim countries, expressing hope that the Biden administration’s immigration policies will bring renewed hope to families separated by a ban the...

Local leaders discuss racial justice efforts The panelists spoke on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, hosted by Greater Portland Council of Governments. Share Deqa Dhalac was a panelist with other local leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year. She discussed the formation of South Portland Human Rights Commission as well as other ways she has supported Black, Indigenous, People of Color in the community.   Derek Davis/Staff Photographer   Margaret Brownlee, vice-chair for the South Portland Human Rights Commission, talked about what led her to the work she’s done to form the committee...