ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.

Refugee and humanitarian protections

ILAP joins 126 national, state, and local organizations, urging members of Congress to see the rescission of the “Realigning USRAP” executive order and immediately resume operations of the U.S.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineFebruary 6, 2025TPS

Letter to Congress to Reject Support for "Invasion" Conspiracy Theory

ILAP joins Western States Center to call on Congress to refuse to legitimize “Invasion” Conspiracy Theory.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineFebruary 4, 2025TPS

ILAP Community Update: January 24

The first week of the new Trump administration has brought an onslaught of anti-immigrant actions and, at the same time, community strength and resistance. Learn about the latest immigration changes and updates.

ILAP Community Update: January 21

ILAP unpacks the Trump administration’s initial actions on immigration and shares how to keep track of rapid changes and take action.

ILAP’s Statement on the Laken Riley Act

ILAP unequivocally opposes the Laken Riley Act, which politicizes and exploits the tragic death of Laken Riley to pave the way for the incoming administration’s extremist, anti-immigrant mass deportation agenda.

Press Release, Advocacy in Action, ILAP NewsGuest UserJanuary 8, 2025Advocacy, Detention, Racial Profiling

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

ILAP joined CLASP, The Center for Law and Social Policy to submitted testimony to the Maryland State Legislature this week in support of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (SB 828/HB 1006).

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineDecember 30, 2024TPS

ILAP Applauds Leadership from Governor Mills, Representative Pingree, and Senator King in Securing Major Win for Maine’s Businesses and Immigrant Workers

The Biden administration announced it will be finalizing a rule automatically extending work permits for certain noncitizens. ILAP applauds Maine Governor Mills, Representative Pingree, and Senator King for successfully advocating for this urgently needed change to protect Maine businesses and immigrant workers.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserDecember 11, 2024Work Permit, Advocacy

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