In an article about the best nonprofits in the immigration law and advocacy field, Nonprofit Point names ILAP as #1 on their list of “Best Immigrant Charities.”
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In a letter to the Biden administration, ILAP and 170+ organizations call for an end to all Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention contracts expiring in 2023.
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ILAP condemns the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban that would disproportionately impact Black and Brown immigrants seeking safety in the U.S., covered on Maine Public’s News Connect. The broadcast is available in French, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese, and English.
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Submit a public comment to reject the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban. Comments are due by the end of the day on Monday, March 27th.
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ILAP joins 170+ organizations to call for an extension on the public comment period for the proposed asylum ban, recommending at least 60 days.
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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.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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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.
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