Rep. Chellie Pingree raises concerns over legal counsel for immigrants to DHS

Policy Director Lisa Parisio discusses President Biden's plan to severely limit access to asylum and its potential for harmful impacts on "In the current environment, with the federal government flagrantly disregarding due process and attempting to indiscriminately deport as many people as they can, having your attorney by your side during any ICE appointment is beyond critical," said ILAP Executive Director Sue Roche.

Press MentionsGuest UserSeptember 22, 2025ICE, ice detention, Immigration Policy, Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree says ICE is denying lawyers access to Scarborough office

In a written statement, the Portland-based Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project said its clients have been denied attorney access "multiple times" over the past several months.

Press MentionsJolene McGowanSeptember 22, 2025Legal Resources, Portland Press Herald, ice detention, ICE, Chellie Pingree

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