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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

Statement: June 28th Announcement – TPS for Haiti

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“The deeply troubling conditions the people of Haiti are currently experiencing, from intense political violence, to minimal access to healthcare and fresh water, makes the Department of Homeland Security’s extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti the only ethical solution,” said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) … Continued

“Never Say Never” – A Refugee Story by Ruth Koha James

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My name is Ruth Koha James, and I am the Membership Coordinator at MIRA Coalition. I have been working at MIRA Coalition for exactly 4 months and 1 day. Before joining as an employee, I volunteered with MIRA’s Citizenship Clinics, where I assisted applicants in filling out their N-400 applications for naturalization. During my interview … Continued

Statement: Biden’s Executive Order Restricting Asylum (6/3/24)

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“Closing the border and preventing those fleeing violence and persecution from legally applying for asylum is an incredibly unjust, inhumane and undemocratic immigration policy,” said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the MIRA Coalition. “We urge President Biden to reconsider signing any executive order that will shut down the border or restrict asylum seekers. In fact, leaders in … Continued

Senate’s Community College Push Would Open Doors for Immigrant Professionals

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The Senate continued its strong commitment to broad educational access in the FY25 budget it passed last Friday, investing $117 million to support attendance at community colleges for Massachusetts students, including $75.5 million for a proposed free community college program and $10 million for books and supplies for low to moderate income students, as well … Continued