ILAP joins over 380 organizations in writing to the Biden administration to express grave concern over their consideration to reinstate the inhumane and cruel practice of family detention.
Read MoreIn response to a letter Senator Susan Collins’ sent to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Director Sue Roche makes clear that no one seeking safety should be prevented access to protection, speaking to the importance of a coordinated approach from all levels of government to support asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreILAP unequivocally condemns proposals like Senator Collins’ that would address resource issues by denying humanitarian protection and forcing vulnerable people into even more dangerous situations.
Read MoreSenior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio writes a powerful op-ed about the harms of the Biden administration’s proposed rule that would gut U.S. asylum law and put vulnerable people seeking protection from persecution in even more danger.
Read MoreIn 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.”
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreILAP 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.
Read MoreSubmit 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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