Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio responds to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban, explaining the devastating impact it would have, especially on Black and Brown immigrants, and how people can take action to reject this proposal.
Read MoreSenior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio responds to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban, explaining the devastating impact it would have, especially on Black and Brown immigrants, and how people can take action to reject this proposal.
Read MoreIn an article with information for immigrants in the U.S., ILAP is among the recommended organizations who provide free legal information and advice.
Read MoreNew 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.
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