Spring Into Action 2026: A Day of Advocacy and Community Blog March 19, 2026 “It is essential that we choose solidarity over tribalism. … We must choose community over chaos. Do not let them … More
Policy Updates – 3/19/2026 Policy Updates March 19, 2026 In a widely anticipated move, the Trump Administration has appealed Temporary Protected Status cases to the Supreme Court. This emergency … More
Take Action Now – Pass the Protect Act News March 17, 2026 Eleven people have died in ICE custody so far in 2026. Last year was the deadliest year for people in … More
Policy Updates – 3/12/2026 Policy Updates March 12, 2026 On Friday, a federal appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling that the Trump Administration could not end TPS for … More
Courage Over Fear – Reflections from MIRA’s First Executive Director, Muriel Heiberger Blog March 12, 2026 This year has tested our communities in profound ways. But when we come together, courage wins out over fear — … More
Policy Updates 3/6/2026 Policy Updates March 6, 2026 In late January, the State of Missouri sued the Department of Commerce arguing that temporary and undocumented residents should not … More
Senator Ed Markey Introduces The Shield Act Blog Policy Updates March 6, 2026 On Friday, Senator Ed Markey introduced the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act of 2026. … More
MIRA Coalition Joins Legal Fight to Protect Census Accuracy and Massachusetts Representation News March 3, 2026 As an organization rooted in the belief that every person in Massachusetts deserves to be seen, heard, and counted, MIRA … More
MIRA Coalition Praises Senator Markey’s SHIELD Act to Protect Immigrant Rights News February 27, 2026 BOSTON, MA – In response to Senator Edward J. Markey announcing the introduction of the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education … More
Elected leaders must act now in protecting Mass. communities – Baystate Banner Op Ed by Liz Sweet Blog February 26, 2026 Renee Good, an award-winning poet, wife and mother was shot three times at point-blank range by ICE. Good’s wife, Rebecca, … More
