MIRC Members Endorse Maine Office of New Americans

The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC) sends a letter from its 100+ member organizations in support of the plan to create and fund an Office of New Americans in Maine.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterILAP MaineFebruary 23, 2024Maine Legislature, Office of New Americans

ILAP Public Comment: TANF Rule #118P – Noncitizen Language

ILAP submits a public comment to the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Family Independence recommending changes to the Public Assistance Manual to ensure all eligible noncitizens can access and understand critical Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Advocacy in Action, Public CommentILAP MaineFebruary 12, 2024Advocacy, Benefits, Asylum, Language Access

U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers

Executive Director Sue Roche calls for the full rejection of a Senate bill that includes anti-immigrant policies aiming to strip away asylum rights and due process.

Press MentionsILAP MaineFebruary 6, 2024Asylum, Work Permit, Border

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

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