ILAP Advocacy & Outreach Director Julia Brown, Esq. testified in support of LD 2, An Act To Require the Inclusion of Racial Impact Statements in the Legislative Process before the Maine Legislature’s Committee on State and Local Government.
Read MoreILAP Executive Director Susan Roche, Esq. testified before the Portland Planning Board in favor of Preble Street’s Conditional Use Application for the organization’s new 24/7 Wellness Shelter. She read a statement of support on behalf of 20 local non-profits.
Read MoreILAP Advocacy and Outreach Attorney Julia Brown, Esq. testified before the Portland School Board to address the serious immigration consequences stemming from the presence of law enforcement in the district’s schools.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports LD 1589, a bill to protect the liberty of immigrants and asylum seekers in Maine, and opposes LD 1449, a bill to facilitate compliance with federal immigration law by state and local government entities. This testimony is from a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on May 22, 2019.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports the restoration of funding to the Community Support Fund and overflow shelter in the FY19-20 City of Portland budget. This testimony is from a hearing before the Portland City Council on May 20, 2019.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports LD 1475, a bill to eliminate profiling in Maine. This testimony is from a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on May 13, 2019.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports LD 1596, a bill to enhance the long-term stability of certain at-risk youth. This testimony is from a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on May 8, 2019.
Read MoreILAP strongly supports LD 1317, a bill to restore services to help certain noncitizens meet their basic needs. This testimony is from a hearing before the Health and Human Services Committee on April 12, 2019.
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