ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to urge Maine lawmakers to expand critical civil legal aid funding.
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The Wells Police Department becomes the first in Maine to sign a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Executive Director Sue Roche explains why such agreements harm immigrant communities and hurt the rights and public safety of all residents.
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Executive Director Sue Roche explains the importance of Maine Rep. Ambureen Rana's proposed bill that would prohibit local and state law enforcement agencies from contracting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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ILAP joins our partners across New England to denounce the Trump administration’s expansion of immigration detention in our region, following news that ICE will begin using a federal, medium security prison in Berlin, New Hampshire to detain immigrants.
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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 explains the impact of changing immigration policies on employees and employers at an information session for businesses hosted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.
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ILAP joins over 200 organizations to demand that Congress reject funding for the Trump administration’s unprecedented and inhumane expansion of immigration detention.
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ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and and two action alerts to stop funding for mass deportation and activate state and local government to protect refugee rights.
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