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For many immigrants, as well as  their friends and family, Tuesday’s election result was a shock. We are facing the reality that 72 million Americans are willing to support mass deportations and ugly anti-immigrant rhetoric.  And not just anti-immigrant words but hate against so many groups, many of whom make up our communities here in … Continued

On September 30, the Biden Administration released its final rule severely limiting access to the asylum process. This new rule is even more restrictive than the interim rule that had been published in June. The new rule would essentially require all asylum seekers to use the flawed CBP One app to make an appointment at … Continued

The Hispanic and Latine population in Massachusetts is an incredibly diverse and vibrant community, representing a broad spectrum of cultures, traditions, and histories. From music and food to arts and festivals, the cultural and social landscape of our state is continually enriched with influences from many different countries, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, El … Continued

On Tuesday, September 24, MIRA staff joined the Haitian community, along with partners, elected officials, and allies, in a powerful rally of solidarity. Together, we raised our voices in support of the Haitian community, standing firmly against defamatory, hateful, and racist rhetoric. This rally served as a powerful reminder that we will not remain silent … Continued

It has been a rough couple of weeks for immigrant communities around the country. Baseless accusations of criminality among immigrant populations has led to unbearable harassment and actual criminality from anti-immigrant forces, with Haitian communities facing horrific vitriol and abuse. But while much of the nation’s attention has been focused on the racist attacks against … Continued