Immigrant Beacon: Fall 2025
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One of the most common questions ILAP’s team has received from community members, the press, and elected officials over the past few months is: What does immigration enforcement look like in Maine?
Peaks Island is among the many communities across Maine living their values out loud and showing up for immigrant justice.
We face a precipice at the cliff of democracy, and as the people living during this time in history, we hold the power and responsibility to force a turn towards justice.
Originally created to recognize donors who give $300 or more annually, the India Street Society is now evolving into a home for all of ILAP’s giving circles.
Over the years, ILAP has developed several specialized programs to complement our core legal services and respond to emerging issues. Three of those programs have celebrated important milestones this year.
One man’s journey through detention — and the power of a single conversation with ILAP’s detention attorney.
For 25 years, our Executive Director Sue Roche has helped shape ILAP into what it is today: a place of courage, compassion, and deep commitment to justice.
Earlier this year, ILAP launched our Maine, Home for All Campaign to show a clear message of welcome, belonging, and home to Maine’s immigrant communities. It’s been so inspiring to see that there is a community standing beside us ready to stand up and proclaim that Maine is home for ALL.
The work ILAP does is only possible with the support of our community who shares the belief that Maine is home for ALL. These are just a few examples of ways we’ve seen people getting creative to support ILAP.
Over the last four months, we’ve had the joy of welcoming six new staff members to the ILAP team. Please join us in celebrating and welcoming each of them to the ILAP community!