ILAP joins 263 organizations calling on the Biden administration and Congress to firmly reject all anti-immigrant policies in funding negotiations, including proposals to further restrict asylum, expand expedited removal, detain families, and revive Title 42.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche and Hope Act’s Executive Director Martha Stein reflect on ILAP’s 30th anniversary.
Read MoreILAP will be offering immigration legal support and asylum assistance to those who moved into Portland’s new shelter this week. The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC), In Her Presence, and other organizations are also working together to provide support.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreILAP calls for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to continue providing interpreters at asylum interviews for non-English speakers who cannot find or afford their own interpreters.
Read MoreIn response to proposed anti-immigrant legislation, Representative Pingree reiterates the importance of her Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which ILAP strongly supports.
Read MoreOn Giving Tuesday, ILAP continued our tradition of spotlighting partners and fellow non-profit organizations through our #GivingTuesdsaySpotlight series.
Read MoreILAP is honored to be among 24 organizations in Maine to receive funding from the Maine Women’s Fund at the Maine Community Foundation to advance gender equity. Thank you!
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