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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Policy Director Lisa Parisio explains what immigrants and community organizations can do to prepare for the possibility of increased immigration enforcement. She reiterates that everyone in the U.S. has rights and ILAP will be fiercely defending the rights of our clients and Maine’s immigrant communities.
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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.
Read MoreThe Governor of Maine announced a new rule about General Assistance (GA) on July 18, 2019. GA is a program in every Maine town that helps people who don't have enough money to pay their necessary expenses. GA gives vouchers (not cash) to pay for housing, food, and other basic needs.
Read MoreILAP denounces Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plan to arrest individuals across the United States starting on Sunday, July 14. Please remember your rights when coming into contact with an ICE officer or Border Patrol agent.
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