Harlem Rep. Espaillat, Castro, Senator Padilla Introduce Landmark Bill To Remove Barriers To Citizenship

Alongside immigrant advocacy groups from across the country, ILAP endorsed the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act, which would remove barriers to naturalization and citizenship and prevent the unfair removal of immigrants based on prior conviction status. Read more…

Guest UserOctober 8, 2021Citizenship, Criminal Justice

Senate Parliamentarian Ruled Against Democrats’ Plan To Give 8M Immigrants Path To Citizenship Through Reconciliation

Advocacy and Outreach Director Julia Brown responds to the news that the Senate parliamentarian ruled against including a path to citizenship in the federal budget in this Maine Public article. Read more…

Guest UserSeptember 20, 2021Citizenship, DACA

Letter to the editor: Time for Senate to give Dreamers path to citizenship

ILAP Board member Andi Summers writes a Letter to the Editor in the Portland Press Herald about the importance of passing a budget resolution that includes a new pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Read more…

Guest UserSeptember 16, 2021Citizenship, Board of Directors, Advocacy, DACA

Biden proposes major immigration changes

ILAP Advocacy and Outreach Director Julia Brown talks with Amjambo Africa about the Biden administration’s proposed immigration legislation and what it would mean for immigrant communities. Read more…

Guest UserMarch 16, 2021New Administration, Legislation, Citizenship

Commentary: Legislation a first step toward a more humane, effective immigration system

ILAP Board Vice President Gloria Aponte highlights the potential of the U.S. Citizenship Act to make our immigration system more just in this Portland Press Herald op-ed. Read more…

Guest UserMarch 12, 2021Advocacy, Legislation, Racial Justice, Citizenship

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