Thank you to the Maine soccer fans who sent strong messages of solidarity from the stands of the Portland Hearts of Pine game this week. 👇🏾 #Maine #soccer #futbol #immigration #UTFH

We just printed 10K of these posters. The backside is a condensed version of the LighthouseME Immigrant Defense Hub. We need help to distribute them across the state. Get in touch if that's something you want to be part of.

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Read and share. Use this link to view embedded links and/or to print: maineimmigrantrights.org/biddeford-cr...

News outlets have reported on recent ICE activity in the state surrounding the killing of Johan Sebastian Guerrero but we thought it could also help to see maps of what we've been documenting via our Hotline over the past 6 weeks. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

If you haven't seen the statement of Johan Sebastian's partner from last week, you can find it here, Spanish and English: lighthouseme.org/statement-ma...

Join us ⬇️

Demand justice for Johan Sebastian and all the families who've been torn apart by ICE. Link to our full newsletter online: myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-... #Maine #Biddeford #immigration #solidarity #JohanSebastian

Our friends at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford are inviting the community to join them tonight in an Interfaith Vigil from 5:30 to 6:30pm in response to the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero.

Read our full statement on the ICE shooting in Biddeford: maineimmigrantrights.org/maines-immig...

Read our full analysis 🧐 ⬇️ maineimmigrantrights.org/the-big-thre...

We analyzed SCOTUS rulings in the 3 major immigration cases decided in late June 2026. Here's our summary. Find the full report on our website. Link in thread 👇🏾 #Maine #SCOTUS #immigration #immigrantrights #court

Join us at CEBE's Movement Cross-Pollination Panel event on Wednesday, July 15th, from 5-7 pm, at CEBE in-person or on Zoom! Scan the QR code to register or click the link below 👇 secure.givelively.org/event/center...

Something to keep in mind while celebrating the Fourth of July.

Please talk with the youth in your community about safety around Maine's waters. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Siloe Irumva, an 18-year-old from the Rwandan community in Lewiston, who tragically drowned in the Androscoggin River last week. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

There have been very significant changes for asylum seekers. Knowing how to navigate them and where to turn for help is the best protection. Find the online version with live links 👇🏾 maineimmigrantrights.org/asylum-appli... #asylum #asylumseekers #AsylumPolicy #Maine #immigration #immigrationlaw

MIRC will be joining Marguerite Casey Foundation, Weakened Friends, Juliana Hatfield and others in Portland on 7/16. We hope to see you there!

MIRC Coalition Member Spotlight: Get to know Presente! Maine, a community-led organization advancing food sovereignty and cultural connection through their farm, La Granja Colective.

Here is a part of the speech made by Mufalo Chitam the Executive Director of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition at the launch of Lighthouse Maine. You can access the report mentioned in the speech from: lighthouseme.org

Tuna Durna A rising Junior at Bates College, majoring in Economics and Political Science, minoring in Mathematics. He likes reading, playing chess, and going to the gym in my free time. He’s originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and is a MIRC Communications Intern over the summer.

Macy Young A rising senior at New York University studying Global Politics, Journalism, and Spanish. She is a writer, dancer, and human rights activist interning with MIRC Communications this summer.

Lexie Greene Currently pursuing an M.A. in Global Policy with a concentration in Environmental Policy; holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies, with a minor in French. She’s a Advocacy and Policy Intern at MIRC this summer.

Erica Jenkins A rising junior at Bates College who is studying political science and sociology with a minor in philosophy. She is excited to join the MIRC team as a Policy and Advocacy intern.

Drew Jean Baptiste A rising Junior at Bates College, majoring in Politics, minoring in math. He is a member of the Bates Men's Soccer Team, enjoys watching movies, reading science fiction, and spending time with friends. The summer he is a Programs and Community Engagement Intern here at MIRC.

Welcome to our MIRC summer 2026 interns!

Visit Lighthouse Maine Website at: lighthouseme.org

MIRC is wishing a happy Father’s Day to the immigrant father figures whose love, hard work, and perseverance strengthen families and communities across Maine. #fathersday #Maine #immigrants #kidsart

Check out our latest newsletter, pt 2: conta.cc/4gs8oWP

Celebrate Juneteenth and World Refugee Day by supporting freedom for all! Check out our latest newsletter: conta.cc/4gs8oWP

“What an amazing event. It was an incredibly unifying moment indeed!” ~Mufalo Chitam, MIRC Yesterday we celebrated with Maine's Congolese community through the World Cup match between Congo DR and Portugal, and provided know-your-rights info. (In case you missed it, the match ended in a 1-1 tie.)