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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
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Separating Facts from Fear: Immigrants and Crime

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For decades, the myth that immigrants, especially undocumented ones, are more likely to commit crimes has shaped U.S. immigration policy and public opinion. This idea has deep roots in American history, resurfacing time and again, often during moments of political tension or change. Despite its persistence, there is no factual basis to support it. In … Continued

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Good News – 6/5/25

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 Impact: Texas Dream Act Survives—Because Texans Showed Up Boston Globe: Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans  WGBH: Emergency order blocks … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Updates – 5/30/25

Policy Updates

On Wednesday, a federal judge in Boston issued a broad ruling allowing those granted parole to seek more permanent forms of relief. During the Biden Administration, thousands of families and individuals were paroled into the country while they sought more permanent forms of protection in the United States. Parole programs included Uniting for Ukraine, Operation … Continued

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Good News 5/28/25

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. Good news at MIRA: Mayor Wu and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement Announce $2.1 Million Investment to Strengthen Support Services for Immigrant Communities Bay State Banner: MIRA looks to bolster … Continued

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Good News – 5/23/25

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. GOOD NEWS AT MIRA: MIRA is grateful to be chosen as the Massachusetts recipients of the Colibrí Fellowship grant from The Resurrection Project READ MORE HERE “The demand for immigration … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Federal Policy Updates – 5/22/25 – Spotlight: Budget Reconciliation

Policy Updates

Early Thursday morning, the House narrowly passed a regressive federal budget that attacks immigrant families in ways that could devastate whole communities. Ostensibly a tax and spend package, the bill actually contains a number of policy changes aimed at immigrant families and the jurisdictions that seek to treat them with compassion and humanity while funneling … Continued

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Policy Update – 5/14/2025

Policy Updates

As Congress continues to work on a reconciliation package, the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday snuck in a provision that some are calling a “nonprofit killer”. The provision, similar to a bill passed by the House last year, would give the Treasury Department discretion to designate US non-profit organizations as supporters of terrorism … Continued

Climate Change and Migration

Climate and Migration

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Last month was the 55th celebration of Earth Day – a global event observed annually on April 22nd to support environmental protection. Over the years, climate change has become a subject of intense political debate. Its effect on vulnerable populations, our society and our global economy and stability continues to be a challenge that directly … Continued

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Good News – 5/15/25

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. Politico: Judge orders immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts student detained by ICE 20 states jointly filed two separate lawsuits against Trump Administration threats to funding. In April, the Department … Continued