ILAP Denounces Travel Ban, Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Existing Immigration Pathways

ILAP denounces the Trump administration’s travel ban, categorically banning people from some of the most serious humanitarian disasters in the world from entering the U.S. on visas.

Press Release, Advocacy in Action, ILAP NewsGuest UserJune 6, 2025Travel Ban

Stonington resident Geoff Warner organizes a benefit concert to support ILAP and another organization. Thank you, Geoff!

A benefit concert called “Peace Love and Understanding Through Song and Action” has been organized by Stonington resident Geoff Warner for Saturday, June 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, 22 Tenney Hill Road. According to Warner, the title is inspired by Nick Lowe’s song What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace Love and Understanding.

ILAP Public Comment: Proposed Maine Rules of Family Procedure to Govern Family-Related Cases in the District Court in Place of the Rules of Civil Procedure

ILAP submits a public comment to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court regarding the proposed requirement to collect immigration information as part of family-related cases in District Court.

Executive Director Sue Roche shares about the toll and impact of the Trump administration's onslaught of anti-immigrant policies and actions.

It’s been nearly six months since President Donald Trump took office, and among the whirlwind of new policies and executive orders was a series of new stances on immigration that to date have created a culture of fear among immigrants in Maine, according to the people who work with them.

Press MentionsGuest UserMay 30, 2025Asylum, Impact Litigation, USCIS, Community Partners

The Golden Door: May 2025

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

ICE has held a Maine resident in jail for 8 months. The ACLU says that’s illegal.

ILAP and the ACLU of Maine have each filed separate habeas corpus petitions in federal court, challenging the detention of their individual clients by federal immigration authorities. Executive Director Sue Roche highlights the importance of a related bill currently being considered by the Maine Legislature.

Press MentionsGuest UserMay 23, 2025ICE, Civil Rights

ILAP Decries SCOTUS Decision Allowing Administration to End Venezuela Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 People

The Supreme Court issued a ruling to allow the administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Venezuela who registered under the 2023 designation. ILAP condemns the decision and calls on Congress to pass legislation to protect Venezuelan TPS holders.

Press Release, Advocacy in Action, ILAP NewsGuest UserMay 21, 2025TPS, Supreme Court, Work Permit

ILAP Testimony in Support of LD 1259: An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement

Policy Director Lisa Parisio testifies before the Judiciary Committee in support of a bill to prohibit formal agreements between local law enforcement and ICE.

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