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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

DHS indefinitely extended TPS for Ukraine and Sudan on Monday; those with protections will retain status for the time being. TPS for these countries was set to expire on October 19, but the agency declined to announce any decision on the future of over 100,000 people impacted, only saying that an announcement “will be made … Continued

Advancing Policy Solutions for Immigrant Mental Health

Immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts are carrying an enormous weight. Increased enforcement, the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many families, including many with children who are U.S. citizens, and constant federal policy shifts are taking a real toll on mental health. Meanwhile, people seeking help face long wait times, language gaps, insurance … Continued

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued
MIRA POLICY UPDATE

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

News Policy Updates

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued

MIRA POLICY UPDATE

Changes to MassHealth Eligibility (10/1/2026)

Policy Updates

Changes to MassHealth Eligibility New restrictions on immigrant eligibility for MassHealth begin to take effect today, October 1. These changes mean that some immigrants will no longer be eligible for comprehensive MassHealth (Medicaid), including those who have been granted asylum or refugee status, and victims of trafficking. Some – especially those over 65 or disabled … Continued

Policy Update Federal

New Asylum Processing Rule

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New Asylum Processing Rule (7/31/2026) The Trump Administration published a new rule on July 28 about how Asylum Officers should process asylum applications. The rule allows Asylum Officers to transfer some asylum cases to immigration court for deportation proceedings without first interviewing the applicant. Situations in which an Asylum Officer may be able to do … Continued

Policy Update Federal

TPS ended for Haiti and Syria

News Policy Updates

TPS ended for Haiti and Syria (7/30/2026) The Trump Administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haiti and Syria effective July 27, 2026. This means that work permits issued through TPS are no longer valid. However, many TPS holders may have work permits issued in connection with another immigration benefit or pending application, … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship (7/1/2026)

Policy Updates

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship  The Supreme Court issued a decision that stops the Trump Executive Order on birthright citizenship from taking effect. The Executive Order would have meant that babies born in the US of a mother with no or temporary lawful status would not be considered US citizens unless the father was a … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Supreme Court decision on TPS (6/25/26)

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Supreme Court Decision on TPS The Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria to take effect. The case is being returned to the lower courts and that process can take about 30 days. In the meantime, TPS protections remain in place and work permits remain valid. Even without … Continued