ILAP regularly serves as a source of accurate information for the media, and is trusted by the general public for our expertise.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreThe Governor of Maine announced a new rule about General Assistance (GA) on July 18, 2019. GA is a program in every Maine town that helps people who don't have enough money to pay their necessary expenses. GA gives vouchers (not cash) to pay for housing, food, and other basic needs.
Read MoreILAP denounces Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plan to arrest individuals across the United States starting on Sunday, July 14. Please remember your rights when coming into contact with an ICE officer or Border Patrol agent.
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ILAP regularly serves as a source of accurate information for the media, and is trusted by the general public for our expertise.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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ILAP Executive Director Sue Roche is published in the Portland Press Herald’s Maine Voices column with a call to action to bring due process and access to justice to our immigration system.
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In the last week, Portland has welcomed dozens of families from Central Africa who are fleeing persecution and seeking safety in Maine. It is heartwarming to see the City and people of Portland coming together to assist these newly arrived families. We recognize that they bring opportunity to our state, and that we have a humanitarian duty to provide any and all support that we can to those seeking safety and protection.
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