Each year, we are featured by dozens of local, regional, and national outlets on what changes to immigration laws and policies mean and how they impact Maine’s immigration communities. You can read our recent coverage below.
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Maine residents and immigrant rights organizations express opposition to the new Wells Police Department’s contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Executive Director Sue Roche speaks about the Trump administration's blatant disregard for the law and due process, including in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.
ILAP and our partner organizations are urging lawmakers to sustain critical funding for civil legal aid in Maine before it expires this summer.
ILAP and our partner organizations are urging lawmakers to sustain critical funding for civil legal aid in Maine before it expires this summer.
ILAP and our partner organizations are urging lawmakers to sustain critical funding for civil legal aid in Maine before it expires this summer.
As the number of immigrants being arrested and detained rises in Maine, ILAP is collaborating with Maine Law’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic and the ACLU of Maine to provide direct legal support to people in immigration detention.
Maine resident David Agan from Wells publishes an op-ed urging people to speak out against the cruel detention and deportation of immigrants.
Executive Director Sue Roche explains the importance of Maine Rep. Ambureen Rana's proposed bill that would prohibit local and state law enforcement agencies from contracting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
ILAP joins Jose Adalberto Herrera’s lawyer in highlighting the unprecedented nature of Jose’s detention, condemning this cruel form of family separation.
Policy Director Lisa Parisio details the Trump administration’s attacks on humanitarian protections for many immigrant communities, including people from Ukraine who may soon have their legal status revoked.
Executive Director Sue Roche was among four community leaders recognized with an award by Women United Around the World (WUAW) during the organization’s fashion show and gala this year.
Executive Director Sue Roche condemns the detention of Lewiston teenager, Jose Adalberto Herrera, calling for the Trump administration to immediately release Jose and reunite him with his family.
