Senior Project Attorney Jennifer Bailey explains the impact of harmful practices within the Boston Asylum Office following the release of the Lives in Limbo: How the Boston Asylum Office is Failing Asylum Seekers report. Read more…
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Afghanistan Project Attorney Catherine Lindgren provides context for WMTW about the asylum process for Afghans in Maine at a time when the Boston Asylum Office has a long backlog and very low approval ratings. Read more…
Read MoreThe United States government is offering Ukrainians who are currently in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS gives people temporary protection from deportation, legal status, and a work permit (Employment Authorization Card). TPS is temporary; it is usually only designated for an 18 month period. After that time, the U.S. government can extend TPS or choose to end it.
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Executive Director Sue Roche, Esq. testified in Support of Proposed Amendment to LD 1999: An Act to Require Civil Rights Officers at Law Enforcement Agencies, before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.
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Executive Director Sue Roche, Esq. testified in support of Part JJ of the Supplemental Budget (LD 1995) to increase funding for civil legal aid before the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee.
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An interview with ILAP Board member Arnie Macdonald was featured in Portland Stage's PlayNotes for their production of Last Ship to Proxima Centauri. Arnie spoke about ILAP's work, his experience as a pro bono panel member, and Maine's immigrant communities. Read more…
Read MoreThe United States government is offering Sudanese people who are currently in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS gives people temporary protection from deportation, legal status, and a work permit (Employment Authorization Card).
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