The Golden Door: January 2024

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

ILAP Statement on Labor Trafficking in Maine: Working People Should Be Protected, Not Criminalized

ILAP stands with migrant workers in Maine and beyond and believes that working people in exploitative situations should be protected, not criminalized.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionILAP MaineApril 7, 2023Trafficking

The Golden Door: January 2023

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

Preble Street awarded $2.5M grant to increase fight against human trafficking

Mainebiz reports on ILAP’s collaborative effort with Preble Street and Pine Tree Legal Assistance to increase services and support for people experiencing trafficking in Maine, thanks to an infusion of funds from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJanuary 26, 2023Trafficking, Community Partners, Support

Preble Street to expand services for labor trafficking, exploitation victims

News Center Maine reports on ILAP’s collaborative effort with Preble Street and Pine Tree Legal Assistance to increase services and support for people experiencing trafficking in Maine, thanks to an infusion of funds from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJanuary 25, 2023Trafficking, Community Partners, Support