ILAP applauds the long-awaited end to Title 42, but strongly opposes the new asylum ban to be implemented in its place that will deny access to asylum and continue the harms of Title 42, leaving the most vulnerable people trapped in dangerous situations.
Read MoreA federal judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release more information about its detention practices in Maine. When the lawsuit was first filed in 2021, ILAP’s legal director at the time Phil Mantis explained why ICE must be held accountable.
Read MoreIn response to the anticipated end of Title 42 and implementation of a new asylum ban, ILAP releases a statement criticizing the ban and calling for a just, accessible, and welcoming asylum system.
Read MoreIn a Maine Beacon op-ed, Ethan Strimling compares Maine’s response to new businesses with the reluctance to welcome incoming immigrant families. He cites ILAP and our partners to show the strength immigration brings to Maine.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreILAP and our partners release an overview of the House’s proposed Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023, including the benefits of this bill, why it’s needed, and how it’s different from the Senate version.
Read MoreILAP joined thousands of advocates in voicing strong opposition to the Biden administration proposed asylum ban. Senior Policy and Outreach Attorney Lisa Parisio explains the impact of this proposal on Maine’s community.
Read MoreILAP stands with migrant workers in Maine and beyond and believes that working people in exploitative situations should be protected, not criminalized.
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