Immigration Law and Policy in 2024: Impact in Maine and Beyond 

Immigration has been a hot topic of debate again this year and it can be difficult to understand the laws and policies behind the headlines. 

Join us on October 8th to learn from ILAP’s expert staff about current immigration policies, the state of asylum, and other pressing immigration legal needs across the state. We’ll also share how these issues are impacting Maine families and communities, and how ILAP is responding.

The event is FREE and open to the public!

When:

Tuesday, October 8th
5:00-6:30pm

Where:

First Parish in Portland
425 Congress Street 

Register:

Online registration is now CLOSED.
There will be an opportunity to register at the door. See you there!

Can’t make it in person? ILAP is livestreaming this event and will send viewing information to everyone who registers. Email contact@ilapmaine.org with any questions.

 

Please note: ILAP will not be able to answer questions about individual immigration cases during this event. If you or someone you know needs immigration legal help visit ilapmaine.org/get-legal-help to find resources and learn how to request an appointment with ILAP.

Event FAQ

  • Doors will open at 4:45pm and the panel will begin at 5:00pm.

    The panelists will discuss current immigration policies, the state of asylum, and other pressing immigration legal needs across the state. They will also address how these issues are impacting Maine families and communities, and how ILAP is responding.

    The panelists will end by answering questions submitted prior to the event. You can submit a question when you register!

  • ILAP is livestreaming this event and will send viewing information to everyone who registers. We will also be recording the event, which will be publicly available afterwards.

  • This event is free and open to the public. We strongly recommend anyone interested in attending in-person or virtually to RSVP.

    ILAP is livestreaming this event and will send viewing information to everyone who registers.

  • You can submit a question when registering for the event.

    Please note: ILAP will not be able to answer questions about individual immigration cases during this event. If you or someone you know needs immigration legal help visit ilapmaine.org/get-legal-help to find resources and learn how to request an appointment with ILAP.

  • ILAP strives to host inclusive events that are accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible. We can arrange services, such as language and ASL interpretation or wheelchair assistance, based on needs and requests. If you have a preferred service provider, we will do our best to work with you to reach out and coordinate.

    Please request interpretation and other accommodations when registering, or contact us at contact@ilapmaine.org or (207) 770-4499.

  • First Parish is located in downtown Portland, nestled between Monument Square and Merrill Auditorium. There is metered parking payable with the Passport Parking App in the blocks surrounding the church, which is free after 6pm, and several parking garages nearby at Monument Square, Temple Street, and the Public Market.  There are also a few dedicated handicapped parking spaces near the church gates.

  • ILAP is committed to keeping our community healthy and safe. We ask that you please stay home if you’re feeling unwell, and guests are welcome to mask during the event if they wish.

  • Contact us at contact@ilapmaine.org or (207) 770-4499 at any time!

 

Special thanks to those supporting this event!