Statement from the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) on the First Few Days of ICE’s Operation in Maine

ILAP joins partners and communities across Maine in heartbreak but firm resolve as we respond to the terror ICE has unleashed on our state.

ILAP News, Press Release, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserJanuary 22, 2026ICE, Enforcement

ILAP Statement On Reports Of A Forthcoming ICE Operation in Maine

With heavy but strong hearts, ILAP stands ready to respond to increased ICE enforcement in Maine in the coming days. Our care and commitment to Maine’s immigrant communities is unyielding. We are joined by our partner organizations, elected officials, and thousands upon thousands of everyday Mainers prepared to protect one another…

ILAP News, Press Release, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserJanuary 16, 2026Somali, ICE, Enforcement

ILAP Community Update: January 16, 2026

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to speak out against Congress funding authoritarianism in the U.S.

For Maine Businesses, New Work Permit Rules Create Uncertainty

PORTLAND, ME — Today, the Maine Chamber of Commerce, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) of Maine, WorkPermits.US and Luke’s Lobster spoke out about recent and upcoming federal changes to work authorization that could harm Maine’s workforce and economy…

Press Release, ILAP NewsGuest UserJanuary 12, 2026Work Permit, Economy, Employment

The Golden Door: December 2025

In a December 15 op-ed in the Portland Press Herald, Governor Mills made the major announcement that she will let LD 1971 become law. ILAP applauds the decision, and the work and leadership of Representatives Dhalac and Rana, and so many others across the state.

ILAP Applauds Governor Mills On Decision To Let Bill To Protect Maine Residents and Resources from the Federal Administration’s Mass Deportation Agenda Become Law

Maine - ILAP applauds Governor Janet Mills’ decision to allow LD 1971 to become law, protecting Maine residents, families, and public resources from being used to advance the federal government’s mass deportation agenda.

Advocacy in Action, ILAP News, Press ReleaseMarjorie HanklaDecember 15, 2025Advocacy

ILAP Applauds Rockland Residents and City Council for Passing Ordinance to Ensure City Resources Are Not Used for Federal Administration's Mass Deportation Agenda

Rockland, ME – The City of Rockland passed an ordinance and order on December 8 ensuring that the Rockland Police Department and other city resources are not used to assist the federal administration with its mass deportation agenda. ILAP applauds and congratulates the Rockland residents and City Council members who worked for months to put this protection in place for their community.

Lisa Parisio, ILAP’s Policy Director, issued the following statement…

Advocacy in Action, ILAP News, Press ReleaseVonnie TullDecember 9, 2025Advocacy

ILAP Applauds Representative Pingree for Conducting Crucial Oversight of ICE Facility in Scarborough

Scarborough, ME – On December 8, U.S. Representative Pingree exercised her Congressional rights and responsibilities to conduct oversight at the ICE facility in Scarborough, in response to reports of Maine residents being denied access to counsel there, and other concerning issues. A copy of Representative Pingree’s letter requesting this oversight visit can be found here.

ILAP Co-Legal Director Melissa Brennan joined Representative Pingree at a press conference following the oversight visit, and shared these remarks…

Advocacy in Action, Press Release, ILAP NewsVonnie TullDecember 9, 2025Advocacy

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