2020

  • Maine had the greatest racial disparity in COVID-19 cases in the country and, in response to pandemic restrictions, ILAP offers virtual direct legal services and outreach, creates an online intake system, and makes more pro se resources available on its website.

  • ILAP stands with Black communities in demanding justice during the racial justice uprising in summer 2020 and recommits to centering anti-racism in all aspects of its work and across the organization.

  • ILAP launches the Immigrant Children's Project to increase legal representation for immigrant children and youth across Maine.

Sarah Barton