Laura Perras, Author at MIRA Coalition

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Statement in response to President Trump’s proposal to use Guantánamo Bay as a detention center for immigrants in deportation proceedings

January 31, 2025

In response to President Trump’s proposal to detain immigrants undergoing deportation proceedings in Guantánamo Bay, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of … More

1/30/25 Federal Policy Update

Policy Updates

January 31, 2025

On Monday, the Trump Administration placed a freeze on trillions of federal spending, including grants. This freeze would have impacted … More

1/30/2025 Protecting Our Immigrant Communities Rally Press Release

News

January 30, 2025

Press Release For Immediate Release January 30, 2025 Contact: Alex Psilakis | apsilakis@melwoodglobal.com | (508) 641-9761 State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates … More

Immigrant Legal Defense Act

Resources & Factsheets

January 30, 2025

ACTION ALERT! Let’s make sure our state legislature includes funding for immigrant legal defense in its final negotiated FY26 … More

1/29/25 Uniting for Ukraine Parole Program Suspended

Policy Updates

January 29, 2025

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1/29/25 Policy Update – Venezuela TPS Extension Revoked

Policy Updates

January 29, 2025

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Federal Policy Update 1/27/25

Policy Updates

January 29, 2025

One week of Trump

Advisory: State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign

News

January 24, 2025

State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign Campaign to highlight ways Massachusetts must push … More