ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to demand access to immigration legal help for unaccompanied kids.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserFebruary 21, 2025Youth, TPS, Public Benefits, Deportation, Budget, Racism, Racial Justice, Know Your Rights, Call to Action

ILAP Community Update: February 14

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and and two action alerts to stop funding for mass deportation and activate state and local government to protect refugee rights.

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserFebruary 14, 2025Call to Action, Deportation, Refugee, Resettlement, Enforcement, Public Safety, Immigration Court, Language Access, Know Your Rights

ILAP Community Update: February 7

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

ILAP News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserFebruary 7, 2025TPS, Call to Action, Immigration Policy, Citizenship, Enforcement, ICE, Detention, Immigration Court, Public Safety, T Visa, U Visa, VAWA, Asylum, Know Your Rights

The Golden Door: January 2025

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

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserJanuary 30, 2025Call to Action, ICE, LGBTQ+, Lawsuit, TPS, Know Your Rights, Event, Community Partners, Hiring, Fundraising, Support, Enforcement

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 News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserJanuary 24, 2025Citizenship, Enforcement, Detention, ICE, CBP, Know Your Rights, Expedited Removal, Racial Profiling, Call to Action

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 News, Org Update, Advocacy in Action, Community UpdateGuest UserJanuary 21, 2025Know Your Rights, Citizenship, Enforcement, Detention, Border, Asylum, Refugee, Family Separation, Call to Action, Expedited Removal, TPS

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

The Golden Door: December 2024

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

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserDecember 30, 2024Event, Community Education, Know Your Rights, Community Partners, Business, Work Permit, Public Comment, General Assistance, Office of New Americans, ILAP Staff, Fundraising

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