ILAP enthusiastically applauds Secretary Mayorkas’ decision to extend and redesignate TPS for Haiti , a life-saving decision that will protect more than 520,000 people from deadly and devolving conditions in Haiti.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreILAP celebrates the Biden administration’s actions to create new pathways to citizenship for mixed status families and remove barriers to employment for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Read MoreMaine Justice Foundation marks Juneteenth and highlights their Racial Justice Fund. ILAP is among the current Fund’s grantees, having received funding to launch our paid Racial Justice Fellowship Program for law students who identify as immigrants or have lived immigrant experience.
Read MoreImmigration is a hot topic, especially in an election year like this one. To help us remain grounded in justice this, we’ve compiled a list of five core truths to remember when reading and talking about immigration.
Read MoreCheck out ILAP's 2024 Spring Newsletter!
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche reflects on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Read MoreChickadeeds designs family-friendly volunteer events in support of community partners. This February, Chickadeeds collaborated with ILAP to host two events aimed at engaging young people in supporting Maine’s immigrant communities through welcoming and advocacy.
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