ILAP unpacks the Trump administration’s initial actions on immigration and shares how to keep track of rapid changes and take action.

Deportation: Current & Future Impacts

As a panelist on Maine Calling, Policy Director Lisa Parisio discusses the potential impact of mass immigration enforcement and how ILAP is helping communities prepare.

Press MentionsGuest UserJanuary 16, 2025Deportation, Detention, Know Your Rights

ILAP’s Statement on the Laken Riley Act

ILAP unequivocally opposes the Laken Riley Act, which politicizes and exploits the tragic death of Laken Riley to pave the way for the incoming administration’s extremist, anti-immigrant mass deportation agenda.

Press Release, Advocacy in Action, ILAP NewsGuest UserJanuary 8, 2025Advocacy, Detention, Racial Profiling

The Golden Door: December 2024

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

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

ILAP joined CLASP, The Center for Law and Social Policy to submitted testimony to the Maryland State Legislature this week in support of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (SB 828/HB 1006).

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineDecember 30, 2024TPS

Tarlan Ahmadov appointed first Director of Maine Office of New Americans

Executive Director Sue Roche applauds the selection of Tarlan Ahmadov to head Maine’s new Office of New Americans and reiterates that ILAP looks forward to supporting its work.

Press MentionsGuest UserDecember 18, 2024Community Partners, State of Maine, Economy

Immigrant Beacon: Fall 2024

Check out ILAP's 2024 Fall Newsletter!

ILAP's Election Response

This year’s election carried enormous weight for immigrant families and the future of immigration. In its aftermath, ILAP joined with our partners to express our unyielding care for and commitment to Maine’s immigrant communities.

Guest UserDecember 17, 2024Fall Newsletter 2024

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