Hundreds people marched through downtown Portland today to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. They were also protesting Gov. Paul LePage's recent executive order, aimed at denying state services to undocumented immigrants. Opponents of the measure--which allows state officials to inquire about the immigration status of those who approach their agencies--are concerned that it makes Maine a less welcoming place for refugees and immigrants.
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