172 Organizations Call For Extension On Public Comment Period For Proposed Asylum Ban

ILAP joins 170+ organizations to call for an extension on the public comment period for the proposed asylum ban, recommending at least 60 days.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterGuest UserMarch 1, 2023Asylum, Border, Public Comment

Congresswoman Pingree Renews Push to Speed Up Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Process

Executive Director Sue Roche voices ILAP’s strong support of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s introduction of the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023, proposed legislation that seeks to dramatically reduce the time asylum seekers must wait for work authorization.

Press MentionsGuest UserMarch 1, 2023Asylum, Work Permit, Legislation, Advocacy

The Golden Door: February 2023

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 NewsGuest UserFebruary 28, 2023TPS, Asylum, Call to Action, Work Permit, Public Comment, Racial Justice, Housing, Volunteers

Immigration advocates in Maine condemn Biden's proposed border rule

Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio responds to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban, explaining the devastating impact it would have, especially on Black and Brown immigrants, and how people can take action to reject this proposal.

Press MentionsGuest UserFebruary 28, 2023Asylum, Advocacy, Border

Biden proposes “Asylum Ban” and public is urged to comment

Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio responds to the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban, explaining the devastating impact it would have, especially on Black and Brown immigrants, and how people can take action to reject this proposal.

Press MentionsGuest UserFebruary 28, 2023Asylum, Advocacy, Border

Analysis on Senator Collins’ Ineffective Legislation on Work Permits for Asylum Seekers

Senators Collins and Sinema re-introduced the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act in the Senate earlier this month, but against ILAP’s urging, added a new, counterproductive provision.

Advocacy Backgrounder, Advocacy in ActionGuest UserFebruary 28, 2023Asylum, Work Permit