Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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In this fact sheet, the Justice Action Group calls on the Maine legislature to take steps to fulfill the promise of equal justice by investing more in civil legal aid services throughout the state.
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Executive Director Sue Roche condemns Representative Golden’s continued attacks on the lives and rights of asylum seekers.
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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.
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ILAP teamed up with Chickadeeds on two family-friendly volunteer events to engage young people in supporting Maine’s immigrant communities through welcoming and advocacy.
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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).
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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.
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ILAP remains steadfast that trading the rights and lives of asylum seekers for one-time foreign aid is categorically unacceptable.
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