New apartments in South Portland are slated to be ready soon, many of which will be available to immigrants currently staying in hotels. ILAP is among those who will be providing legal support to these residents and other immigrants navigating the asylum system.
Read MoreIn this Maine Public article discussing the challenges asylum seekers face, Senior Project Attorney Jennifer Bailey explains the root of the problem: an inaccessible and unjust immigration system. She also discusses ILAP's new program that will help even more immigrants begin the process of applying for asylum with the help of an attorney.
Read MoreMainebiz reports on ILAP’s collaborative effort with Preble Street and Pine Tree Legal Assistance to increase services and support for people experiencing trafficking in Maine, thanks to an infusion of funds from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Read MoreNews Center Maine reports on ILAP’s collaborative effort with Preble Street and Pine Tree Legal Assistance to increase services and support for people experiencing trafficking in Maine, thanks to an infusion of funds from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Read MoreSenior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio discusses the recent extension and re-designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia and the benefits of TPS as a form of protection for people impacted by the global climate crisis.
Read MoreMaine Public’s News Connect highlights ILAP’s concerns about the Biden administration’s new plan for processing asylum claims, which includes expanding Title 42, among other news for immigrant community members. The broadcast is available in French, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese, and English.
Read MoreILAP signs onto a letter calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to speed up work permit processing and address the inefficiencies and inequities in access to work authorization for asylum seekers.
Read MoreILAP signs onto a letter from the Haitian Bridge Alliance and 280+ other organizations calling on the Biden Administration to prioritize protections for Haitian immigrants.
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