ILAP Applauds Wells Community Advocates for Securing End of 287(g) ICE Agreement

ILAP enthusiastically applauds Wells Democracy in Action and other Wells residents for their tireless, community-centered advocacy, successfully ending the 287(g) ICE agreement put in place by the Wells Police Department last April. This victory is critical to protecting the rights and safety of Well’s immigrant residents and the community as a whole.

Advocacy in Action, Press Release, ILAP NewsGuest UserOctober 23, 2025Policy, Immigration Policy

ILAP releases statement on Biden Administration first 100 days in office

ILAP is pleased to see immediate action by the Biden Administration, including ending the Trump-era public charge wealth test and introducing the US Citizenship Act. However, there is still urgent action needed to reverse anti-asylum policies and end the criminalization of immigrants.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserApril 30, 2021Advocacy, Policy, Border, Asylum, Travel Ban

The Golden Door: February 2021

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserFebruary 26, 2021Deportation, Policy, Citizenship, Legislature, New Administration

The Golden Door: January 2021

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserFebruary 5, 2021Deportation, Policy, Fundraising

The Golden Door: February 2020

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserFebruary 27, 2020Travel Ban, CBP, Policy, Public Charge

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 1589: An Act To Protect the Liberty of Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Maine and Opposition to LD1449: An Act To Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law

ILAP strongly supports LD 1589, a bill to protect the liberty of immigrants and asylum seekers in Maine, and opposes LD 1449, a bill to facilitate compliance with federal immigration law by state and local government entities. This testimony is from a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on May 22, 2019.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyGuest UserMay 22, 2019Advocacy, Policy, Enforcement

ILAP Testimony in Support of the City of Portland Community Support Fund and Overflow Shelter Funding

ILAP strongly supports the restoration of funding to the Community Support Fund and overflow shelter in the FY19-20 City of Portland budget. This testimony is from a hearing before the Portland City Council on May 20, 2019.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyGuest UserMay 20, 2019Advocacy, Policy, Asylum, Benefits

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 1475: An Act To Eliminate Profiling in Maine

ILAP strongly supports LD 1475, a bill to eliminate profiling in Maine. This testimony is from a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on May 13, 2019.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyGuest UserMay 13, 2019Advocacy, Policy, Racial Profiling

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