The Golden Door: June 2022

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsILAP MaineJune 30, 2022Asylum, Advocacy, Refugee, Public Comment, Border, Work Permit, Fundraising

ILAP Congratulates Staff Attorney Catherine N. Lindgren on National Award for work on Afghan Response Task Force

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recognizes AILA Afghan Response Task Force, including ILAP’s Catherine N. Lindgren, with the 2022 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation in the immigration field.

ILAP Welcomes SCOTUS Decision Allowing Administration to End Remain in Mexico, Calls for Immediate and Comprehensive Action For Asylum and Human Rights

ILAP responds to the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the Biden Administration to end the Remain in Mexico program, a senseless and racist border policy that forces asylum seekers to wait in dangerous conditions in Mexico while trying to exercise their right to seek asylum in the U.S.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionILAP MaineJune 30, 2022Asylum, Border

TPS د افغانستان

The 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.

ILAP MaineJune 29, 2022TPS, Pashto

Congressional leaders call for investigation of Boston's asylum office

Lives in Limbo report co-author Dr. Basileus Zeno discusses the investigation into the Boston Asylum Office by ILAP, University of Maine School of Law Refugee and Human Rights Clinic, and the ACLU of Maine, our report that followed, and his own experiences with the U.S. asylum system.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 28, 2022Asylum, Community Partners, Impact Litigation, USCIS

Maine Public News Connect Ep. 60

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.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 24, 2022Community Partners, DACA, Advocacy

افغانستان TPS

The 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.

ILAP MaineJune 17, 2022TPS, Dari

LePage would seek to cut state support for asylum seekers

Executive 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.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJune 17, 2022Asylum

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