Check out ILAP's 2024 Fall Newsletter!
Read MorePolicy Director Lisa Parisio applauds the adoption of a Department of Homeland Security rule permanently increasing the automatic extension period of work authorization for immigrants and asylum seekers to 540 days. This extension came after calls from elected officials, Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, and U.S. Senator Angus King.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche sits down with WMTW for an extended interview to discuss the impact of the election on immigrant communities in Maine, including asylum seekers, TPS holders, and children.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche explains the legal rights of people in the asylum process, discussing ILAP’s response to the election and the work ahead.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MorePolicy Director Lisa Parisio explains that the right to seek asylum is a law in the United States, a law that has been in place for decades. She is joined by MaineHousing and Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition in providing accurate information about immigration law and policy during election campaign season.
Read MoreILAP joins partners across the country in condemning the Biden Administration’s final rule that effectively blocks access to asylum. The rule endangers the lives of people seeking safety and flies in the face of U.S. law and international treaties.
Read MoreAsylum Assistance and Legal Orientation Project (AALOP) attorney Catherine N. Lindgren overviews ILAP's work helping asylum seekers in Maine fill out accurate and timely asylum applications and the importance of such support.
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