SOMALIA TPS [English]

The U.S. government announced that it is extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. TPS is a temporary immigration status that gives people protection from deportation for as long as their TPS status remains valid. They are also eligible for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD), and can apply for permission to travel outside of the U.S. The new designation of Somalia TPS is for 18 months, from March 18, 2023, to September 17, 2024. After that time, the U.S. government may again extend TPS for Somalia, or may choose to end it.

Legal AdvisoriesILAP MaineMarch 28, 2023English, TPS

Judge Says ICE Must Widen Detention Policies FOIA Search

In a lawsuit that ILAP filed with the ACLU of Maine, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been ordered to supplement its search on policy records related to their Scarborough facility.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMarch 28, 2023ICE, Detention

Asylum Campaign Mourns the Preventable Loss of Life in Tragic Juárez Migration Center Fire

ILAP and other Welcome With Dignity partners across the country mourn the lives lost in the migrant detention center fire in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and call on the Biden administration to take action to prevent further needless tragedies.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMarch 28, 2023Border, Detention, Advocacy

Our View: Civil legal aid is falling short, hurting all of us

The Portland Press Herald Editorial Board spotlights the critical need for more investment in Maine’s civil legal aid, encouraging the Maine Legislature to pass LD 564.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMarch 25, 2023Support, Legislature, Community Partners

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 199: An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program

Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio submits testimony in support of LD 199: An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program to the the Health and Human Services Committee.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyILAP MaineMarch 24, 2023Advocacy, Testimony, Healthcare, COVID-19

ILAP Public Comment: Circumvention of Lawful Pathways

ILAP submits a public comment strongly opposing the Biden administration’s plan to implement a new, deadly asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Advocacy in Action, Public CommentILAP MaineMarch 24, 2023Advocacy, Public Comment, Border

The challenges facing people seeking asylum in Maine, and what is being done to help

Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio joins other advocates on Maine Calling to discuss the challenges Maine asylum seekers face, what support is available, and how people can help.

Press MentionsILAP MaineMarch 23, 2023Asylum, Housing

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 564: An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services

Executive Director Sue Roche testifies in support of LD 564: An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services before the Judiciary Committee.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyILAP MaineMarch 21, 2023Advocacy, Testimony

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