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The Impact of ICE Enforcement on Massachusetts Communities

How ICE enforcement operations have detrimentally affected our communities ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enforcement operations under the second term of the Trump administration have detrimentally affected our communities, and the harm impacts everyone: citizens and lawful permanent residents as well as undocumented individuals across the United States.  For nearly two years, we have watched … 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

Cut Off From Care 

Thousands of Massachusetts Immigrants Lose Health Coverage Under New Federal Law Contributed by MIRA’s Access and Resources Specialist Catherine Ramirez Mejia On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the HR1 (referred to by the Trump administration as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3)”), introducing sweeping cuts to federal healthcare programs. Some restrictions, such as those on … Continued

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Good News – 6/18/25

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 advocates filed a class action lawsuit last Wednesday over the Trump administration’s use of a proclamation that effectively put an end to being able to seek … Continued

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Good News – 6/12/25

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. Action Alert update: 4095 letters sent! State Budget Update: ILDA funding budget campaign action alert: as of this morning, 4,095 letters have been sent to state Senators asking them to … Continued

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Separating Facts from Fear: Immigrants and Crime

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

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

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Good News 5/28/25

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

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

Climate Change and Migration

Climate and Migration

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

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

Happy Mother's Day to the immigrants mothers we love

A Letter To Our Immigrant Mothers – by Farah Jeune

This Mother’s Day we’re thinking about all the immigrant mothers. The immigrant mothers who made the brave decision to start new chapters in a foreign environment. The immigrant mothers who nurture and guide their children through the challenging transitions of assimilating in America. The immigrant mothers who aren’t afraid to talk with their thick accents. … Continued

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Good News – 5/8/25

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. ACTIONS IN THE COURTS AND IN OUR COMMUNITIES: Politico: Trump’s immigration ‘shock and awe’ is losing in the court of law WBUR: As fears persist over students’ visas, Mass. colleges … Continued