ILAP joined thousands of advocates in voicing strong opposition to the Biden administration proposed asylum ban. Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio explains the impact of this proposal on Maine’s community.
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ILAP joined over 160 other organizations and tens of thousands of others in submitting public comments responding to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban. More than 50,000 comments were submitted in total.
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In a lawsuit that ILAP filed with the ACLU of Maine, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been ordered to supplement its search on policy records related to their Scarborough facility.
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ILAP and other Welcome With Dignity partners across the country mourn the lives lost in the migrant detention center fire in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and call on the Biden administration to take action to prevent further needless tragedies.
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The Portland Press Herald Editorial Board spotlights the critical need for more investment in Maine’s civil legal aid, encouraging the Maine Legislature to pass LD 564.
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Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio joins other advocates on Maine Calling to discuss the challenges Maine asylum seekers face, what support is available, and how people can help.
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The Maine legislature is considering a bill (LD 564) that would provide much-needed funding for civil legal aid providers in Maine, including ILAP.
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Maine Public’s News Connect highlights ILAP’s opposition to Susan Collins’ recommendation to DHS that would impose more barriers for people seeking safety in the U.S. The broadcast is available in French, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese, and English.
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