Our hearts are with the family, friends, and loved ones of Johan Sebastián, whose life was taken by ICE as he was on his way to work Monday morning, July 13th.
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Three new ICE Out of Maine laws took effect today, drawing a clear line between rogue federal agents and the essential places where Mainers live, learn, and heal. These laws will protect Maine communities and ensure that local officials and resources are never used to support dangerous and chaotic federal immigration operations…
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During the last week of June, the Supreme Court issued three major immigration decisions on Temporary Protected Status, Asylum, and Birthright Citizenship. Each ruling will impact Maine immigrants, including one that paves the way for the federal administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 1.3 million people across the country.
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On June 30 the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship, striking down a Trump administration Executive Order.
ILAP’s Executive Director, Sue Roche, issued the following statement:
“ILAP applauds and is deeply grateful to the immigrant plaintiffs who came forward to defend the U.S. Constitution and challenge the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship…
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Maine – On June 25, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that will allow immigration officials to refuse entry to people seeking asylum at the border and prevent them from having the opportunity to apply for asylum protections that they qualify for under our laws. Asylum metering and turnback policies, forcing people to wait in Mexico or find more dangerous routes to enter the United States, are well documented to put already-extremely vulnerable people at more risk.
ILAP’s Executive Director, Sue Roche, issued the following statement…
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Maine – On June 25, the Supreme Court issued a ruling paving the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 people from Haiti and Syria, which has implications for all TPS holders.
ILAP’s Executive Director, Sue Roche, issued the following statement…
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This past month, ILAP celebrated the return of CeleSoirée, our annual community gathering event. It was a sold-out room, with 350+ people coming together to connect, learn, and support ILAP’s work and a Maine that is Home For All.
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LD 2106 puts in place the strongest protections possible at the state level to counteract the federal administration’s policy of allowing immigration enforcement at these sensitive locations. Using existing 4th Amendment rights, the bill requires immigration officers to have a valid judicial warrant or court order to enter protected areas (unless there is an emergency).
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