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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
Welcoming the World to Boston Travel Advisory & Know Your Rights Resources

Welcoming the World to Boston: Travel Advisory and Know Your Rights Resources for Enjoying the 2026 World Cup Games in New England

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This summer, Boston joins cities across three countries in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first tournament ever played across North America. For immigrant communities in particular, this is a moment worth savoring. Soccer is a language spoken across every country, culture, and generation. The World Cup brings together people from every part of … Continued

Honoring our AANHPI member organizations during AANHPI Heritage Month

Honoring our AANHPI member organizations during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of AANHPI communities across the country. At MIRA, we are proud to stand alongside AANHPI-led and AANHPI-serving organizations who are doing essential work every day: providing services, building power, and fighting for the dignity … Continued

Immigrant-Owned Businesses Are Powering Massachusetts, And They Deserve Protection

Immigrant-Owned Businesses Are Powering  Massachusetts, And They Deserve Protection

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Across Massachusetts, immigrant entrepreneurs are a driving force behind our economy. They open restaurants, launch biotech firms, and staff our hospitals. Immigrants anchor the small businesses that line our Main Streets. As our nation nears the 250 year-mark of American entrepreneurship, their contributions deserve both recognition and robust policy support. MIRA Coalition Executive Director Liz … Continued

TPS Justice for All: MIRA joins hundreds of advocates in Washington, D.C.

TPS Justice for All: MIRA joins hundreds of advocates in Washington, D.C.

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Last week MIRA staff joined a bus of passionate Massachusetts advocates to travel to Washington D.C. to support immigrant families affected by the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. Organized by National TPS committee, the Massachusetts TPS committee and La Colaborativa, the 400+ mile journey was full of … Continued

#TakenByICE – Story Collection and Poster Initiative

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People are being taken without warning or judicial warrants.They are being indefinitely imprisoned in deplorable conditions for alleged civil violations, without representation, and without a chance to notify their families. They are frequently moved across the country, isolating them from their families and social support networks. We refuse to let that be normal. Help us … Continued

The Privilege of the Law: A Journey from Damascus to Massachusetts By Abeer Massri - Managing Attorney, ATASK

The Privilege of the Law: A Journey from Damascus to Massachusetts By Abeer Massri – Managing Attorney at MIRA Coalition memberATASK

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I often wonder if those born into the American legal system can truly feel the air they breathe. At Damascus University’s School of Law, we were taught that justice is a sacred trust. However, until late 2024, under the previous authoritarian system, enforcing equal and just laws for all was often impossible in practice. Witnessing … Continued

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April is National Volunteer Month — and We’re Grateful

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Every year, many of us choose to give something that can’t be bought: our time. This April, during National Volunteer Month, we want to pause and say thank you to the volunteers who show up for MIRA, for immigrants, and for Massachusetts communities. Volunteering has always been at the heart of this work. Whether you’re … Continued

Massachusetts is ready – tell your State Senator to Protect Massachusetts Communities

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Town by town, community by community, Massachusetts residents are making clear what they know to be true: immigrants belong here, and local governments have a role in keeping them safe. During the first Trump administration, 49 cities and towns passed local measures limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. That momentum hasn’t slowed. Plymouth just voted … Continued

A Critical Moment for Haitian TPS

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Boston City Council hearing on April 9, 2026 discussing the termination of federal protected status for Haitian immigrants and examining the City’s response to protect affected residents Hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States are facing a critical moment, as Congress moves toward a floor vote on legislation that would protect their … Continued