Maine Public’s News Connect marks the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, featuring ILAP and our partners’ #MainersForDreamers Day of Action on June 15. The broadcast is available in French, Spanish, Somali, and Portuguese.
Read MoreThe U.S. government is offering Afghan 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). TPS is temporary; the current designation of Afghanistan TPS is only for 18 months and ends on November 20, 2023. After that time, the U.S. government can extend TPS or choose to end it.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche explains that seeking asylum is a legal right and outlines what the process entails for immigrants seeking safety in the U.S.
Read MoreAfghanistan Project Attorney Catherine N. Lindgren explains the legal challenges faced by Afghan evacuees in an article marking World Refugee Day 2022.
Read MoreOn the 10th anniversary of DACA, June 15, 2022, take action for Maine’s DACA recipients and demand a path to citizenship now!
Read MoreMaine immigrant rights groups reflect about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on its 10th anniversary and continue calls for a path to permanent citizenship for DACA recipients and all undocumented people.
Read MorePolicy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio discusses the legacy of racism in the U.S. immigration system and what can be learned from the "Uniting for Ukraine" program.
Read MoreFollowing a ruling blocking the Biden administration’s planned end of Title 42, ILAP signs onto a letter calling for immediate action to restore access to asylum at U.S. borders.
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