Since June, an outpouring of community support has made it possible for ILAP to implement a rapid response to meet the urgent legal needs of asylum seekers from the southern border, including the 400+ individuals who were temporarily housed at the Portland Expo Center and other local shelters this summer. We're proud to share this update on the work you've made possible. Thank you.

In the last week, Portland has welcomed dozens of families from Central Africa who are fleeing persecution and seeking safety in Maine. It is heartwarming to see the City and people of Portland coming together to assist these newly arrived families. We recognize that they bring opportunity to our state, and that we have a humanitarian duty to provide any and all support that we can to those seeking safety and protection.