Amjambo Africa provides an overview of sex and labor trafficking, discussing how human trafficking impacts Maine’s communities and what organizations are available to support victims and survivors, including Preble Street, ILAP, and others.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche condemns Representative Golden’s continued attacks on the lives and rights of asylum seekers.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreILAP partnered with Chickadeeds to host two family-friendly volunteer events to engage young people in supporting Maine’s immigrant communities through welcoming and advocacy.
Read MoreILAP 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).
Read MoreExecutive 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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