Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreIn this fact sheet, the Justice Action Group calls on the Maine legislature to take steps to fulfill the promise of equal justice by investing more in civil legal aid services throughout the state.
Read MoreILAP submits a public comment to the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Family Independence recommending changes to the Public Assistance Manual to ensure all eligible noncitizens can access and understand critical Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MorePolicy Director Lisa Parisio testifies before the State and Local Government Committee in support of a bill to establish Maine’s Office of New Americans.
Read MoreCheck out ILAP's 2023 Fall Newsletter!
Read MoreIn response to Maine Department of Labor’s waiver request, Executive Director Sue Roche stresses the importance of reducing wait times for work permits and explains why supporting Rep. Chellie Pingree’s proposed federal legislation is critical in this effort.
Read MoreILAP joins partners to launch a national #LetAsylumSeekersWork campaign aimed at reducing asylum seekers’ wait time for work permits. Executive Director Sue Roche explains the importance of this campaign for ILAP’s clients and Maine’s community.
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