ILAP remains steadfast in our support of asylum seekers and the legal right to seek asylum, rejecting the Biden administration’s most recent attempt to erode access to justice for those seeking protection.
Read MoreMaine Public News Connect announces the opening of the new immigration court in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and based on ILAP’s recommendations, urges people with cases in immigration court to verify the location and details of their case on the court’s website. The broadcast is available in French, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese, and English.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreRepresentative Chellie Pingree announces her acceptance of ILAP's 2023 Policy Leader Award. Executive Director Sue Roche shares ILAP’s gratitude for Rep. Pingree’s leadership on the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act and her and her staff’s longstanding dedication to immigrants in Maine.
Read MoreHere is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
Read MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche condemns Representative Golden’s continued attacks on the lives and rights of asylum seekers.
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 MoreExecutive Director Sue Roche calls for the full rejection of a Senate bill that includes anti-immigrant policies aiming to strip away asylum rights and due process.
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