Mainers for Humane Immigration began several years ago through small acts of solidarity and community support efforts. Over time, our work evolved in response to changing needs, from supporting people navigating life in a new country to responding to the impacts of immigration enforcement and detention affecting people from Maine.

Today, MHI supports people from Maine in ICE detention and assists households impacted by detention and immigration enforcement. We operate Maine’s only ongoing commissary assistance program for people from Maine in ICE detention and provide direct support to people navigating the instability these systems create.