The Golden Door: April 2025

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

ILAP Community Update: April 25

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to take action for union member Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on May Day.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserApril 25, 2025Enforcement, ICE, Deportation, Public Benefits, Surveillance, Know Your Rights, Due Process, Racial Profiling, Call to Action

ILAP Community Update: April 17

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to protect access to legal help for immigrants here in Maine and across the country.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserApril 17, 2025Know Your Rights, ICE, Civil Legal Aid, TPS, Deportation, Lawsuit, Public Safety, Enforcement, Due Process, Community Partners, Event

ILAP Community Update: April 11

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to speak out against mass immigration enforcement.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserApril 11, 2025Community Partners, Call to Action, Enforcement, Humanitarian Parole, Civil Rights, Visa, Due Process, Taxes, Surveillance, Deportation, Know Your Rights

ILAP Community Update: April 4

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to urge Maine lawmakers to expand critical civil legal aid funding.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserApril 4, 2025Know Your Rights, ICE, Civil Legal Aid, TPS, Deportation, Lawsuit, Public Safety, Enforcement, Due Process, Community Partners, Event

First Maine police department joins ICE partnership

The Wells Police Department becomes the first in Maine to sign a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Executive Director Sue Roche explains why such agreements harm immigrant communities and hurt the rights and public safety of all residents.

Press MentionsContact@ ILAP MaineApril 4, 2025Enforcement, ICE, Racial Profiling

The Golden Door: March 2025

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsContact@ ILAP MaineMarch 28, 2025Op-Ed, Community Partners, Event, Humanitarian Parole, Civil Rights, Lawsuit, Deportation, Know Your Rights, Board of Directors, Award, Detention, ILAP Staff, Planned Giving

Bangor Democrat proposes ban on Maine police contracts with immigration officials

Executive Director Sue Roche explains the importance of Maine Rep. Ambureen Rana's proposed bill that would prohibit local and state law enforcement agencies from contracting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Press MentionsContact@ ILAP MaineMarch 28, 2025Maine Legislature, Enforcement, Detention

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