ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to protect immigrant workers and businesses.

ILAP Community Update: February 14

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.

ILAP Public Comment: General Assistance Proposed Rule #26

ILAP submits a public comment commending Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) on proposal for mandatory training for General Assistance administrators. ILAP also provided recommendations for training topics to ensure immigrants receive trauma-informed and culturally competent assistance.

ILAP Public Comment: TANF Rule #118P – Noncitizen Language

ILAP submits a public comment to the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Family Independence recommending changes to the Public Assistance Manual to ensure all eligible noncitizens can access and understand critical Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Advocacy in Action, Public CommentGuest UserFebruary 12, 2024Advocacy, Benefits, Asylum, Language Access

Coalition Letter re: USCIS Denial of Language Access to Affirmative Asylum Applicants

ILAP calls for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to continue providing interpreters at asylum interviews for non-English speakers who cannot find or afford their own interpreters.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterGuest UserNovember 30, 2023Language Access, Asylum

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