Maine DOE Hosts First ‘Teachers of Adult Multilingual Summer Institute’ Drawing in Rural Districts Eager to Support New Learners

Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio is among those who presented at Maine Department of Education's first-ever Teachers of Adult Multilingual Summer Institute.

Press MentionsILAP MaineAugust 12, 2022Community Partners, Outreach

ILAP Welcomes Bipartisan Introduction of Afghan Adjustment Act: Swift Passage Is Critical To Safeguarding Afghan Evacuees and Honoring America’s Promise to Our Allies

ILAP welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act in both chambers of Congress. We call on Congress to pass this critical piece of legislation to safeguard the futures of Afghan evacuees and honor our country’s commitments to Afghans and our veterans.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionILAP MaineAugust 9, 2022Humanitarian, Advocacy

The Golden Door: July 2022

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

America’s 20-year war hasn’t ended for our Afghan allies or our veterans

Afghanistan Project Attorney Catherine N. Lindgren and Afghan Community of Maine President Abdul Rahman Qani write an op-ed about the devastating realities that remain nearly a year after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and what the U.S. government must do to honor its commitment to Afghans and veterans.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 27, 2022Resettlement, Refugee, Humanitarian, Advocacy

Immigrant Rights Organizations Urge the Biden Administration to Take Immediate Action to Prevent Further Harm under Remain in Mexico Following the Supreme Court Decision

ILAP joins over 100 organization in calling on the Biden administration to take immediate action to wind down the Remain in Mexico policy and begin restoring due process for people seeking asylum.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 20, 2022Asylum, Border, Sign On Letter, Advocacy

NGO letter opposing T.42 amendments in appropriations

ILAP joins over 200 organizations in writing U.S. House leadership to express strong opposition to the proposed amendments to codify and extend the deadly use of Title 42.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 15, 2022Asylum, Advocacy, Sign On Letter, Border

ILAP attorney Catherine N. Lindgren wins national award for work on Afghan Response Task Force

Afghanistan Project Attorney Catherine N. Lindgren is among those on the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Afghan Response Task Force honored with the 2022 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 4, 2022Resettlement, Humanitarian, Advocacy, Award

Will end of Remain in Mexico policy renew interest in Rep. Golden's bill to hire more border agents?

Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio explains the racist roots and harms of Title 42 in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling about Remain in Mexico.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 1, 2022Asylum, Border

PORTLAND OFFICE

LEWISTON OFFICE