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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
Thank you Mayor Wu

Courage and Resistance – Join us to support Mayor Wu March 5

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There’s been a lot of “bad news” since January 20th. In better news this week: Chelsea and Somerville filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to coerce them into participating in mass deportation efforts. Represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights, the Cities assert that the Administration’s heavy-handed tactics—threatening to strip sanctuary cities of … Continued

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2/26/25 The Good News

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On Monday, a federal judge in Maryland issued a very limited preliminary injunction restricting ICE enforcement actions at houses of worship. The injunction only applies to the plaintiffs – a coalition of Quaker, Baptist, and Sikh organizations – and essentially revives the Biden Administration’s Sensitive Locations memo only for their houses of worship. A coalition … Continued

Policy Update Federal

2/26/25 Federal Policy Update

Policy Updates

The House GOP passed their budget resolution on Tuesday by a vote of 217-215 after a day of confusion that included initially cancelling the vote, then reversing course 20 minutes later to call representatives back to hold the vote. Although just an outline for an eventual federal budget, the resolution calls for a $4.5 Trillion … Continued

Policy Update TPS for Haitians 2/21/25 MIRA

TPS for Haitians Policy Update 2/21/25

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Administrasyon Trump la te diminye ekstansyon ki pi resan pou TPS pou Ayisyen yo soti nan 18 mwa pou rive nan 12 mwa. The Trump Administration has shortened the most recent extension of TPS for Haitians from 18 months to 12 months. A Administração Trump diminuiu a extensão mais recentede TPS ( status de proteção … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Statement 02/20/2025 MIRA Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Elimination of Temporary Protected Status for Half a Million Haitian Immigrants

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MIRA Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Elimination of Temporary Protected Status for Half a Million Haitian Immigrants Boston, MA – In response to the Trump administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status in August for up to 500,000 Haitian immigrants – thousands of whom reside in Massachusetts – Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee … Continued

29th Annual Immigrants Day at the State House Day 1: Immigrant Rights Conference Preparing For Action Tuesday March 18th 2025

MIRA’s first Immigrants’ Day at the State House Spring Conference March 18: Preparing for Action Together – get your tickets now!

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This year, in preparation for the 29th annual Immigrants’ Day at the State House, MIRA is hosting our first Immigrants’ Rights Conference! The conference will be held March 18th from 9am to 6pm at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge. Preparing For Action, it will be an opportunity for advocates and community members to come … Continued

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Now The Good News 2/20/25

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Birthright citizenship: Preliminary injunctions issued by 4 judges in 5 cases.  On Wednesday, a federal appeals court denied an administration request to lift the injunction issued by the Seattle court. Asylum: ACLU has sued over the ban on asylum seekers Refugees: Catholic bishops have sued over the freeze in refugee resettlement funding. National organizations are … Continued

Policy Update Federal

02/19/2025 Federal Policy Update

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CBS reported on Wednesday that USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) will indefinitely stop processing applications for people who entered the country on a categorical parole program (CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) Parole program, Uniting for Ukraine, etc). This applies both to applications for temporary status, such as Temporary Protected Status, and applications to … Continued

Policy Update Federal

02/10/25 Federal Policy Update

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Federal Updates A US District Judge in New Hampshire joined judges in Washington and Maryland in issuing a preliminary injunction against the administration’s efforts to ignore the Constitution. The suit, brought by NH Indonesian Community Support with the support of the ACLU and others, seeks to block Trump’s executive order that limits birthright citizenship in … Continued

Policy Update Federal

02/06/2025 Federal Policy Update

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On Friday, a news report revealed that the administration is planning to rescind parole under the Process for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela program (CHNV). This move was expected following the president’s Executive Order rescinding all categorical parole programs, but nothing has been officially announced yet. Some advocates fear that revocation could make individuals an … Continued