Lisa Parisio, a policy director at the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project in Portland, said, “We have tracked 17 minor traffic stops that have happened since March where more than 40 people have been handed over by local law enforcement to immigration officers.” This includes people with valid work permits and no criminal history, she said.

Tarlan Ahmadov appointed first Director of Maine Office of New Americans

Executive Director Sue Roche applauds the selection of Tarlan Ahmadov to head Maine’s new Office of New Americans and reiterates that ILAP looks forward to supporting its work.

Press MentionsGuest UserDecember 18, 2024Community Partners, State of Maine, Economy

Better coordination needed to help new Mainers

Executive Director Sue Roche shares ILAP's support of the Governor's announcement about Maine's new Office for New Americans in a Bangor Daily News Editorial about the need for state-level coordination to support immigrants in Maine.

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