ILAP Public Comment: Proposed Maine Rules of Family Procedure to Govern Family-Related Cases in the District Court in Place of the Rules of Civil Procedure

ILAP submits a public comment to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court regarding the proposed requirement to collect immigration information as part of family-related cases in District Court.

The Golden Door: May 2025

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

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 1259: An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement

Policy Director Lisa Parisio testifies before the Judiciary Committee in support of a bill to prohibit formal agreements between local law enforcement and ICE.

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 1971: An Act to Protect Workers in This State by Clarifying the Relationship of State & Local Law Enforcement Agencies with Federal Immigration Authorities

Policy Director Lisa Parisio testifies before the Judiciary Committee in support of a bill to enact guardrails protecting due process rights for immigrants and all community members.

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 1832: An Act to Clarify Available Relief for the Protection of At-risk Children

Immigrant Children's Project Attorney Maggie Loeffelholz testifies before the Judiciary Committee in support of legislation needed to clarify preexisting legal procedures for certain at-risk noncitizen children seeking protection in Maine courts.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyGuest UserMay 16, 2025Advocacy, Testimony, SIJS, Youth

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.

Maine police ICE training pushback

Maine residents and immigrant rights organizations express opposition to the new Wells Police Department’s contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Press MentionsGuest UserApril 23, 2025Asylum, ICE, Enforcement, Advocacy, Detention

Advocates demand due process as deportations raise legal concerns

Executive Director Sue Roche speaks about the Trump administration's blatant disregard for the law and due process, including in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.

Press MentionsGuest UserApril 20, 2025Asylum, Advocacy, Detention, Due Process, Deportation

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