Former clients Daniel and Andrei talk about working with ILAP to keep their family together after an unforeseen emergency on their honeymoon forced them to remain in Maine.
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ILAP has worked hard in recent years to expand our presence beyond the walls of our Portland office. This update shares news from our Lewiston office, and from our travels across the state to increase access to immigration legal services.
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Volunteer and India Street Society member Maura Melley talks about why she donates her time and energy to ILAP, and why she invites her friends and colleagues to join her in welcoming Maine’s immigrant communities.
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ILAP provides a range of legal services to individuals seeking asylum in Maine. This update shares the latest news from our Asylum Program, and highlights the recent successes of our all-volunteer Pro Bono Panel.
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ILAP regularly serves as a source of accurate information for the media, and is trusted by the general public for our expertise.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports LD 1589, a bill to protect the liberty of immigrants and asylum seekers in Maine, and opposes LD 1449, a bill to facilitate compliance with federal immigration law by state and local government entities. This testimony is from a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on May 22, 2019.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports the restoration of funding to the Community Support Fund and overflow shelter in the FY19-20 City of Portland budget. This testimony is from a hearing before the Portland City Council on May 20, 2019.
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