Mission & values
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) ILAP advances justice for Maine’s immigrants through free immigration legal services, community outreach, and advocacy.
Values
Equity and social justice guide everything we do. We believe every person, regardless of immigration status or country of origin, has the right to safety, dignity, and a fair process under the law.
Through our work with clients and our advocacy for systemic change, we stand with immigrant communities in Maine and work toward an immigration system that is more just, humane, and rooted in human rights.
We hold ourselves to the following values in all aspects of our work, with colleagues, partners, and clients.
Integrity
Compassion
Collaboration
Respect
Flexibility
