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Author: Laura Perras

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Policy Updates – 9/17/26

With the administration’s new Public Charge rule set to go into effect on September 18, 22 states filed suit in federal court earlier this week in order to stop the rule. In their complaint, the states argue that the new rule “removes any meaningful guidance” regarding what USCIS officers may consider and that the administration … Continued

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Freedom We Carry Across Borders

En español The Freedom We Carry Across Borders contributed by Luciano Paskevicius, Lowell Alliance When people speak about Hispanic Heritage Month, the conversation often turns to food, music, language, and traditions. Those things matter, but for me, heritage lives somewhere deeper. It lives in the values and political ideas we carry from one generation to … Continued
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

MIRA Coalition Responds To Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump Administration’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Chinese Translations available)

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BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to disempower lower courts efforts to halt continued action on President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship nationwide. “Today’s Supreme Court decision to reject lower court injunctions provides an avenue for … Continued

World Refugee Day: Reflections Past and Present

World Refugee Day – Reflections Past and Present

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Contributed by MIRA’s Communications Director Laura Perras Friday June 20th was World Refugee Day – reminding us that we must call on our leaders to immediately implement the court order to restart refugee admissions. We must urge our communities to support local resettlement agencies that have been devastated by funding cuts and program suspensions. Most … Continued

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Good News – 6/26/25

Good News

But first: This week’s installment of “To Immigrants With Love” A letter from the interactive exhibit that MIRA featured at Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse. IN THE COURTS A federal judge held the attorney general, James Uthmeier, in civil contempt of court for violating an order blocking part of an immigration enforcement law. A federal … Continued

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Good News – 6/18/25

Good News

But first: This week’s installment of “To Immigrants With Love” A letter from the interactive exhibit that MIRA featured at Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse. IN THE COURTS Immigration advocates filed a class action lawsuit last Wednesday over the Trump administration’s use of a proclamation that effectively put an end to being able to seek … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 6/18/25

Policy Updates

Following a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court, the DHS officially terminated the legal status for over ½ million people granted parole under the Biden Administration. Starting on day one, President Trump has tried to dismantle the CHNV Parole program that provided temporary humanitarian relief to nationals of Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela, but … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 6/12/25

Policy Updates

While our hearts go out to communities under siege in LA, word has emerged that the administration is planning similar enforcement actions in 5 other areas of the country: Seattle, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and northern Virginia. This all follows on an acrimonious meeting between White House advisor Stephen Miller and ICE Field Office Directors … Continued

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Good News – 6/12/25

Good News

But first: This week’s installment of “To Immigrants With Love” A letter from the interactive exhibit that MIRA featured at Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse. Action Alert update: 4095 letters sent! State Budget Update: ILDA funding budget campaign action alert: as of this morning, 4,095 letters have been sent to state Senators asking them to … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

MIRA Coalition Responds To President Trump’s Travel Ban Proclamation (Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Chinese translations linked)

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PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release June 5, 2025 BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s proclamation to ban travel into the United States from 12 countries and restrict travel from seven others. “President Trump’s latest proclamation is yet another step on his apparent … Continued