Better coordination needed to help new Mainers

Executive Director Sue Roche shares ILAP's support of the Governor's announcement about Maine's new Office for New Americans in a Bangor Daily News Editorial about the need for state-level coordination to support immigrants in Maine.

Press MentionsILAP MaineAugust 7, 2023Asylum, State of Maine

ILAP Statement on Mills Administration’s Executive Order to Establish Maine’s First Office for New Americans

ILAP applauds Governor Janet Mills’ Executive Order directing the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to develop a plan to establish Maine’s first Office for New Americans.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionILAP MaineAugust 2, 2023

203 Groups Join Letter Urging President Biden Halt Use and Defense of Asylum Ban Policy

Following the U.S. District Court’s ruling that the Biden administration’s asylum ban is unlawful, ILAP joins over 200 organizations in urging the administration to accept the court’s decision and drop its defense of the inhumane policy.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterILAP MaineAugust 2, 2023Asylum, Border

The Golden Door: July 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 NewsILAP MaineJuly 31, 2023Asylum, Border, TPS, Maine Legislature, Event, Community Partners

Maine DOE Hosts Second Annual, “Supporting Adult Multilingual Learners Summer Institute”

Senior Asylum Program Attorney Michelle Gentry presents "Understanding Immigration Law Challenges that Affect Multilingual Learners and Immigrants" at this year’s Maine Department of Education's Summer Institute.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 27, 2023Community Education

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rep. Pingree’s Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, Urges Swift Action in Congress

Representative Pingree announces the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of her Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which ILAP and other state and national immigration groups say will address the senseless work permit wait time for asylum seekers.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 20, 2023Work Permit, Asylum, Congress

From Augusta – Fulfilling the promise of equal justice for all

Maine State Senator Anne Carney, who sponsored the civil legal services bill (LD 564), writes an op-ed explaining this year’s budget passed by the Legislature and the importance of funding for civil legal services.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 17, 2023Community Partners, Support, Maine Legislature

State budget gives one-time boost to program that gives poor Mainers legal aid in civil cases

Governor Janet Mills approves Maine’s state budget, which includes a one-time investment of $4 million for civil legal aid in Maine. An increase over previous years, this amount falls short of the proposed support in a bill the Legislature approved earlier this year.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJuly 14, 2023Community Partners, Support, Maine Legislature

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