Policy Director Lisa Parisio applauds the adoption of a Department of Homeland Security rule permanently increasing the automatic extension period of work authorization for immigrants and asylum seekers to 540 days. This extension came after calls from elected officials, Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, and U.S. Senator Angus King.
Read MoreCo-Legal Director Alice Kopij reminds immigrants to consult with a trained immigration attorney as a precautionary step to prepare for possible legal challenges under the incoming administration.
Read MoreCo-Legal Director Alice Kopij recommends immigrant community members meet with an immigration attorney now to understand their rights and options under the incoming administration.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche sits down with WMTW for an extended interview to discuss the impact of the election on immigrant communities in Maine, including asylum seekers, TPS holders, and children.
Read MorePolicy Director Lisa Parisio explains what immigrants and community organizations can do to prepare for the possibility of increased immigration enforcement. She reiterates that everyone in the U.S. has rights and ILAP will be fiercely defending the rights of our clients and Maine’s immigrant communities.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche discusses the likelihood and impact of potential immigration changes under the incoming Trump administration and ILAP’s commitment to protecting due process rights for immigrants.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche explains the legal rights of people in the asylum process, discussing ILAP’s response to the election and the work ahead.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche expresses concerns about the impact of anti-immigrant policies and shares ILAP’s continued commitment to Maine’s immigrant communities.
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