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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

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

International Coffee Day

2026 International Coffee Day Blog post contributed by MIRA’s Communications Specialist, Farah Jeune Click here to jump to the video Did you know? October 1st is International Coffee Day! This annual celebration honors coffee as a popular daily beverage but also a bean that connects cultures around the world. Massachusetts is home to the second … Continued

International Migrants' Day: Honoring Strength and Service

International Migrants’ Day: Honoring Strength and Service

Photo from left: MIRA’s IAS team: Catherine Kannam, Slandy Sanon, and Nahomie Vilnaigre, with colleague Obelle Pluviose (SaveSouls) December 18 marks International Migrants’ Day—a moment to recognize the courage of people who journey across borders in search of safety and opportunity, and to celebrate those who walk alongside them. At MIRA Coalition, our Immigrant Assistance … Continued

International Human Rights Day: Recognizing the Pattern of Racist Exclusion

​​International Human Rights Day: Recognizing the Pattern of Racist Exclusion

December 10 marked International Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It’s a day meant to celebrate the fundamental dignity and rights belonging to every person. Instead, we mark it amid what Amnesty International has called a “global human rights crisis” accelerated by the Trump administration’s policies—policies … Continued

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Good News – 12/11/25

IN THE COMMUNITY Bostonians of the Year 2025: First responders, university presidents, and others who exemplified courage Speaking up with the world’s eyes upon them. Rushing into a burning building. Standing firm when others folded. In choosing the difficult path, they showed us what strength looks like. – Boston Globe Massachusetts Church’s ‘ICE Was Here’ … Continued

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Good News – 12/4/25

IN THE COURTS MIRA Coalition, ACLU of Massachusetts Lead 17 Groups Filing  Brief Supporting Boston Trust Act The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), together with the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLUM), today filed an amicus brief on behalf of more than a dozen organizations in federal court to express support for … Continued

A Powerful Day on Beacon Hill: Community, Courage, and a Call for Action

A Powerful Day on Beacon Hill: Community, Courage, and a Call for Action

On Tuesday, November 25th, hundreds of advocates, community leaders, and impacted residents filled the Massachusetts State House for a day that showcased the strength, unity, and clarity of purpose behind the Protecting Massachusetts Communities (PMC) campaign. From an energizing pre-hearing rally to two packed public hearings, Massachusetts sent a powerful message: our communities are united … Continued

Missing From The Table

Thanksgiving – Missing From The Table

As Americans across the country joined together with friends and family on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving, many realized that they had less to be thankful for than before. For many of us born and raised in the US, Thanksgiving has already become a complicated holiday as we reflect on the experiences of the Mashpee Wampanoag … Continued

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Good News – 11/20/2025

IN THE COURTS Text messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart “It’s been hard,” she said. “I can’t sleep, but now I’m gonna go sleep.” A judge – after an extraordinary reversal by federal prosecutors – had just dismissed the charges … Continued

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Good News – 11/12/2025

IN THE COURTS Federal judges reject ICE attempts to hold immigrants without bond Jose Andres Robles was denied a bond hearing and held for more than a month before a Minneapolis judge intervened. – Minnesota Star Tribune Judge Officially Declares Trump’s Top Immigration Goon a Liar In a humiliating courtroom defeat for the government—and setback … Continued

Reaffirming Our Shared Humanity: Community Response to the SNAP Benefits Crisis

About 9,500 immigrants  with some form of immigration status in the US lost SNAP benefits on November 1, 2025, due to new eligibility restrictions GBH. A total of 1.1M residents in Massachusetts relied on SNAP before the federal government allowed it to expire. Meanwhile, ICE enforcement continues to be funded, terrorizing our communities and separating … Continued

Vote for a better future local elections matter november 4

Your Voice Matters: Vote in Your Local Elections on November 4

On November 4, 55 cities and towns across the Commonwealth will hold municipal elections. That means you have a chance to select the people who will make important decisions about your community—your mayor, city councilors, and local leaders. Every four years, our country pours its energy into the presidential race. But let’s be honest, the … Continued