Federal policy – MIRA Coalition

New Deal for New Americans Act lays out path to an inclusive future

March 9, 2020

BOSTON – Dozens of advocates and leaders of immigrant- and refugee-serving organizations joined U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey at Agencia … More

MIRA joins advocates from across the U.S. in endorsing visionary New Deal for New Americans Act

October 30, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2019 – Today MIRA Executive Director Eva A. Millona joined legislators and advocates on Capitol Hill … More

A victory for American values on ‘public charge’ – but the fight continues

October 11, 2019

BOSTON, October 11, 2019 – Today U.S. District Court Judge George B. Daniels issued a temporary injunction against the Trump … More

Amid a global displacement crisis, we must stand up for refugees

September 27, 2019

BOSTON, September 27, 2019 – The Trump administration has set a cap of 18,000 for refugee admissions in the fiscal year that … More

New ‘public charge’ rule would shut out working-class immigrants and harm millions of families

August 15, 2019

The rule, which goes into effect Oct. 15, would deny green cards or immigrant visas to anyone deemed ‘more likely than not’ to use one of several safety-net programs someday, unless they earn over 150% of the federal poverty line.

MIRA, Dreamers and TPS holders hail historic U.S. House vote

June 4, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives tonight approved the Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, which would provide permanent residency and … More

Immigration proposal doubles down on hard-right positions

May 16, 2019

Today President Trump announced a new immigration proposal that reflects his long-standing priorities, including a shift from family-based to “merit-based” … More

White House proposal cannot be taken seriously

January 19, 2019

The President continues to demand $5.7 billion for a wall in exchange for ending the shutdown, and his offers on … More

How to make the most of Worcester’s global talent pool?

December 18, 2018

As President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray represents a wide range of business leaders, … More

Mass. advocates vow to fight Trump administration effort to penalize working-class immigrants

September 23, 2018

A proposal to redefine ‘public charge’ would deny green cards to people who access key safety net programs – or … More

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