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.
Read MoreMaine immigration advocates warned that hundreds of people living in Maine to escape wars, gang violence and natural disasters would have faced deportation within weeks had the administration terminated their legal protections.
Read MoreGuests included volunteers, staff, board members, legislators and partner organizations such as Equality Community Center, Greater Portland Health, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and Maine Needs. Elements of the event resembled a rally, with the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band playing marching tunes and hundreds of people chanting “Justice for All.
Read MoreAdvocates say immigration officials are moving people detained in Maine far from the state, making it hard for their loved ones to keep up.
Read MoreMaine resident David Agan from Wells publishes an op-ed urging people to speak out against the cruel detention and deportation of immigrants.
Read MoreILAP community member Susan Payne writes a Letter to the Editor encouraging people to donate to organizations, like ILAP, the ACLU, and others, as a way to take action against the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy and human rights.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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