News outlets, civil rights groups, and court records tell a much different story than the government's claims about "Operation Catch of the Day.
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Many of the Maine residents arrested during an immigration enforcement operation last month were processed at a facility in Massachusetts that attorneys warn has deplorable conditions and is not set up for extended detention.
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The same day federal authorities launched an immigration enforcement operation in Maine focused on catching the “worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens,” they detained an 18-year-old asylum seeker with no criminal record who had graduated from high school two years early.
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Check out ILAP's 2024 Fall Newsletter!
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Co-Legal Director Alice Kopij reminds immigrants to consult with a trained immigration attorney as a precautionary step to prepare for possible legal challenges under the incoming administration.
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Co-Legal Director Alice Kopij recommends immigrant community members meet with an immigration attorney now to understand their rights and options under the incoming administration.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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Executive 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.
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