ILAP grieves and is outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and the many other Black people in this country who have been killed by anti-Black violence. We stand with Black leaders in Maine and nationally to demand policies that dismantle white supremacy.
Read MoreTake five minutes and call Maine’s congressional delegation. Tell them that you want them to speak out on behalf of the Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and Security Together (FIRST) Act or similar legislation. Tell them that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must immediately release people from its custody and suspend immigration enforcement in light of the seriousness of the pandemic.
Read MoreILAP demands justice and is committed to standing with and following the lead of Maine’s Black leaders and community members, now and in the future. We say loud and clear, “Black lives matter.” Join us.
Read MoreILAP regularly serves as a source of accurate information for the media, and is trusted by the general public for our expertise.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreClick here to view ILAP's 2020 Spring Newsletter.
Read MoreSo far, federal COVID-19 relief legislation has left out low- and middle-income immigrant families in devastating ways, including access to healthcare and economic relief. Right now, Congress is crafting the next relief package. Making our voices heard today and next week could make a difference, particularly with the Senate version.
Read MoreILAP 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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