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What Happens Now? 2026 Midterm Election Results

This week’s midterm election was in many ways a repudiation of the Trump Administration’s violent, racist approach to immigration. Exit polls show that voters both in Massachusetts and across the nation ranked immigration as the third most important issue for them after the economy and the state of our democracy. But while Democrats are poised … Continued

Massachusetts 2026 Ballot Initiatives

Understanding the Midterm Ballot Initiatives for the 2026 Massachusetts General Election With the election this Tuesday, November 3rd, many Massachusetts voters have already decided on who they will vote for to fill legislative and executive seats across our government. However, elections also frequently provide an opportunity for the voting public to express their views directly … 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

MIRA Coalition: Here and Ready

In the days following the election, many of us at MIRA Coalition were feeling challenged.  Some of us were afraid for ourselves and our families.  Some of us worried about the workload ahead to speak up for immigrant rights under an administration hostile to immigrants.  Some of us felt simply overwhelmed at how to start … Continued

MIRA wraps up 35 TPS clinics in 50 days!

MIRA, in partnership with the Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI), hosted a series of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) clinics across Massachusetts from September 30 to November 22, 2024. This large-scale collaborative effort, involving ORI, IFSI-USA, and numerous community-based organizations, successfully assisted over 3,200 individuals in applying for TPS. TPS is a humanitarian program that … Continued

Victory for the Physicians Pathway Act!

Thanks to your support, on Wednesday, November 20th, Governor Healey signed the Physician Pathway Act into law! Tucked inside the massive economic development bill enacted last week, the Physician Pathway Act will address acute physician shortages in underserved communities by mobilizing the expertise of our Commonwealth’s experienced internationally-trained physicians. The new law will create a … Continued

Why Vote? We asked a New American Changemaker to share his thoughts

Nearly 24 million immigrant adults in the U.S. were naturalized citizens in 2022, according to the Pew Research Center. That’s 1 in 10 eligible voters! In 2022 MIRA launched the New American Changemakers program to uplift the voices of newly naturalized U.S. citizens and create more opportunities for civic engagement and participation in MIRA’s advocacy … Continued

MIRA Coalition’s Organizing Work: Building Bridges 

MIRA’s Organizing motto: Empowering Diversity, Building Unity: Mobilizing for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Inclusivity. This motto reflects MIRA’s commitment to advocate alongside  immigrant and refugee communities, along with civically minded individuals, for policies and programs that advance the rights, inclusion, and opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts and beyond. It highlights our focus … Continued

Federal Policy Update October 3, 2024

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

Strength in Diversity: Highlighting Hispanic & Latine populations in Massachusetts during Hispanic Heritage Month

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