ILAP Speaks Out Against Politicization of Asylum Seekers

ILAP remains steadfast that trading the rights and lives of asylum seekers for one-time foreign aid is categorically unacceptable.

Press Release, Advocacy in ActionILAP MaineFebruary 5, 2024Asylum, Federal

The Golden Door: January 2024

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 2167: An Act to Develop Maine’s Economy and Strengthen Its Workforce by Establishing an Office of New Americans

Policy Director Lisa Parisio testifies before the State and Local Government Committee in support of a bill to establish Maine’s Office of New Americans.

Advocacy in Action, Legislative TestimonyILAP MaineJanuary 30, 2024Advocacy, Testimony, Work Permit

MaineCF grants available to statewide nonprofits

ILAP was among last year’s statewide grantees for Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. This funding helped expand ILAP’s legal immigrant services for people seeking asylum.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJanuary 22, 2024Community Partners, Support, Asylum

Organization Updates – ILAP

Amjambo Africa features an organizational update from ILAP in a series highlighting nonprofits and community organizations supporting communities of color in Maine. Updates are available in English, Somali, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili.

Press MentionsILAP MaineJanuary 7, 2024Legal Resources, Community Partners

The Golden Door: December 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 MaineDecember 31, 2023Asylum, Hiring, Support, Community Partners, Rural Maine, Call to Action

Maine Justice Foundation awards grants to six state groups working for racial justice and equity

ILAP is among six Maine organizations to be selected for grants from the Maine Justice Foundation for groups working toward racial justice and equity. The funding will support the continuation of ILAP’s Racial Justice Fellowship program.

Press MentionsILAP MaineDecember 22, 2023Support, Racial Justice, Internship

260+ organizations nationwide urge White House and Congress to oppose anti-immigrant policies in supplemental funding negotiations

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.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterILAP MaineDecember 15, 2023Asylum

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