Policy Director Lisa Parisio warns of the potential immediate and generational harm to Maine’s community if the incoming Trump administration carries out its mass immigration enforcement plans.
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The Maine Justice Foundation announces their 2024 Annual Awards. Among this year’s awardees is Senator Anne Carney who was nominated by ILAP and our partners for her commitment to enhancing civil legal aid in Maine.
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Policy Director Lisa Parisio explains that the right to seek asylum is a law in the United States, a law that has been in place for decades. She is joined by MaineHousing and Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition in providing accurate information about immigration law and policy during election campaign season.
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Asylum Assistance and Legal Orientation Project (AALOP) attorney Catherine N. Lindgren overviews ILAP's work helping asylum seekers in Maine fill out accurate and timely asylum applications and the importance of such support.
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Machias Savings Bank announces the recipients of its 2024 Community Development Grants and ILAP is among the grantees. We are honored to again be partnering with Machias Savings Bank and featured alongside so many amazing organizations!
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The Maine Community Foundation announces its new Board members, including Scot Draeger who previously volunteered on ILAP’s Pro Bono Panel.
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The Muskie Fund for Legal Services hosted its 27th annual Access to Justice Ceremony, celebrating Preble Street’s Executive Director Mark Swann. The event raised funds for civil legal aid organizations in Maine, including ILAP.
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Maine Justice Foundation marks Juneteenth and highlights their Racial Justice Fund. ILAP is among the current Fund’s grantees, having received funding to launch our paid Racial Justice Fellowship Program for law students who identify as immigrants or have lived immigrant experience.
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