Trump’s Unprecedented Plans to Triple Immigration Detention System Will Have Devastating Consequences on U.S. Citizens, Immigrants, and National Economy

ILAP joins over 200 organizations to demand that Congress reject funding for the Trump administration’s unprecedented and inhumane expansion of immigration detention.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineFebruary 25, 2025Enforcement, Sign On Letter

5th Black History Month Community Wellness Fair Confronts Racism as a Public Health Emergency

Executive Director Sue Roche discusses changes to immigration policy on a panel during this year’s 5th annual Black History Month Community Wellness Fair, hosted by Cross Cultural Community Services.

Press MentionsContact@ ILAP MaineFebruary 24, 2025Immigration Policy, Racism, Racial Justice

ILAP Community Update: February 21

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to demand access to immigration legal help for unaccompanied kids.

63 Organizations Urge Trump Administration to Extend and Re-Designate Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan

ILAP joins 60+ organizations in calling for the extension and re-designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineFebruary 14, 2025TPS

ILAP Community Update: February 14

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and and two action alerts to stop funding for mass deportation and activate state and local government to protect refugee rights.

Trump administration goes after "sanctuary" jurisdictions. But what does the term actually mean?

Policy Director Lisa Parisio provides background on sanctuary policies and explains the Trump administration’s tactic of commandeering local and state resources to carry out federal immigration enforcement.

Press MentionsGuest UserFebruary 11, 2025Enforcement, ICE

ILAP Community Update: February 7

ILAP’s weekly summary of key immigration law and policy developments and an action alert to protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.

Refugee and humanitarian protections

ILAP joins 126 national, state, and local organizations, urging members of Congress to see the rescission of the “Realigning USRAP” executive order and immediately resume operations of the U.S.

Advocacy in Action, Advocacy LetterContact@ ILAP MaineFebruary 6, 2025TPS

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