Amjambo Time: June 10

Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio discusses the legacy of racism in the U.S. immigration system and what can be learned from the "Uniting for Ukraine" program.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 10, 2022Racism, Resettlement

Immediate Actions to Take on Title 42

Following a ruling blocking the Biden administration’s planned end of Title 42, ILAP signs onto a letter calling for immediate action to restore access to asylum at U.S. borders.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 8, 2022Asylum, Advocacy, Sign On Letter, Border

100+ Organizations Write to the White House Ahead of the Summit of the Americas

ILAP joins 100+ organizations in sending a letter to the Biden administration ahead of the Summit of the Americas calling for increased protections for immigrants, expanded pathways to citizenship, and more.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 7, 2022Asylum, Advocacy, Sign On Letter

Maine Public News Connect Ep. 57

Maine Public’s News Connect provides an overview of the Lives in Limbo report and the resulting letter sent by legislators calling for an investigation into the Boston Asylum Office, available in French, Spanish, Somali, and Portuguese. You can listen to more translated news here!

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 3, 2022Community Partners, Asylum, USCIS, Impact Litigation

Lawmakers call for investigation into office handling asylum cases for New England states

Executive Director Sue Roche explains the Lives in Limbo report that prompted members of Congress to submit a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General calling for a formal investigation into the Boston Asylum Office.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 1, 2022Asylum, Impact Litigation, USCIS, Community Partners

Federal lawmakers seek review of New England asylum cases

Members of Congress use the Lives in Limbo report published by ILAP and our partners to call for a formal investigation into the Boston Asylum Office’s low approval rates and discriminatory practices.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMay 31, 2022Asylum, Impact Litigation, USCIS, Community Partners

Rep. Pingree among lawmakers seeking review of New England asylum cases

Members of Congress use the Lives in Limbo report published by ILAP and our partners to call for a formal investigation into the Boston Asylum Office’s low approval rates and discriminatory practices.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMay 31, 2022Asylum, Impact Litigation, USCIS, Community Partners

Lawmakers Ask DHS To Probe Boston's Low Asylum Rate

Members of Congress use the Lives in Limbo report published by ILAP and our partners to call for a formal investigation into the Boston Asylum Office’s low approval rates and discriminatory practices.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMay 31, 2022Asylum, Impact Litigation, USCIS, Community Partners

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