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.
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Policy Director Lisa Parisio writes an op-ed about the Trump administration’s new “gold card” proposal, highlighting why prioritizing immigration options only for the ultrawealthy hurts us all.
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ILAP community member Susan Payne writes a Letter to the Editor encouraging people to donate to organizations, like ILAP, the ACLU, and others, as a way to take action against the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy and human rights.
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Executive Director Sue Roche explains the impact of changing immigration policies on employees and employers at an information session for businesses hosted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.
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Chris James, an ILAP community member and proud Mainer, writes a powerful op-ed highlighting the pivotal role Maine has played in advancing civil rights throughout U.S. history and why we, as a state and a community, must defend justice for immigrants today.
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Executive Director Sue Roche discusses changes to immigration policy on a panel during this year’s 5th annual Black History Month Community Wellness Fair, hosted by Cross Cultural Community Services.
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Policy Director Lisa Parisio provides background on sanctuary policies and explains the Trump administration’s tactic of commandeering local and state resources to carry out federal immigration enforcement.
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Policy Director Lisa Parisio responds to the Trump administration's initial actions to increase immigration enforcement and shares reminders about how immigrants can prepare for encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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