The state of Maine is requesting the federal government to allow asylum seekers to be employed.

Governor who belongs to the Democratic party.
Janet Mills has approved a legislation that instructs the labor commissioner of Maine to request a waiver from the federal government, which would permit asylum seekers to work while their claims are being processed.
On Thursday, she signed the document while the state is dealing with the challenge of accommodating over 1,000 asylum seekers, who are primarily from African countries, that have arrived since the beginning of the year.
The basketball arena in Portland, Maine has been reopened to accommodate migrants as all shelters, including the emergency one, are currently full.
According to Scott Ogden, a spokesperson for Mills, allowing asylum seekers to work earlier would have multiple benefits such as helping Maine employers find workers, reducing the burden on state and local budgets, and enabling asylum seekers to utilize their skills and abilities as they desire.
The chief elections officer of Maine has issued a cease-and-desist order to the No Labels Party, which was supported by a Republican senator.
The bill introduced by Eric Brakey and co-sponsored by Democratic House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross may not have any real impact as it goes against federal policy. This policy allows asylum seekers to stay in the country but prohibits them from working until they are granted asylum.
According to supporters, the message being sent is that asylum seekers who are willing to contribute are unable to do so due to limited resources for providing food and shelter.
After the special legislative session concludes, the law will become effective 90 days later. Access the FOX News app by clicking here.
Following that, a written communication will be prepared for the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security and Citizenship and Immigration Services.