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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

The Massachusetts State Legislative Session Has Paused. What Now?

The Massachusetts State Legislative Session Has Paused – What Now?

What Is the August Recess—and Why Does It Matter for You? Each August, members of the Massachusetts Legislature take a break from the formal lawmaking process on Beacon Hill and return to their home districts. This month-long “August recess” isn’t just a vacation—it’s a time for legislators to reconnect with their communities. They attend local … Continued

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Good News 7/31/25

IN THE COURTS Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship: The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit brings the White House’s theory of citizenship closer to a full Supreme Court review. ‘I Want to Clear My Name’: Deported Migrant Takes First Step to Sue the U.S. Neiyerver Adrián … Continued

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Good News – 7/24/25

IN THE COURTS R.I., Mass., among states suing Trump administration over immigration status-based restrictions to safety net programs Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop it from restricting access to health, education, and social service programs based on immigration status. Connecticut sues Trump administration over new … Continued

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Good News – 7/10/25

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. WE ASKED. THEY ANSWERED. Thank you to the Massachusetts State Legislature and Governor Maura Healey for including funding for immigrant legal defense in the annual FY26 budget! The Protect Our … Continued

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Now The Good News – 7/3/2025

IN THE COURTS Federal judge rules in favor of Haitians with TPS, restores February 2026 deadline US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority Delaware Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Local Police Partnerships with ICE On the final day of its legislative session, Delaware lawmakers passed HB 182, a bill banning … Continued

World Refugee Day: Reflections Past and Present

World Refugee Day – Reflections Past and Present

Contributed by MIRA’s Communications Director Laura Perras Friday June 20th was World Refugee Day – reminding us that we must call on our leaders to immediately implement the court order to restart refugee admissions. We must urge our communities to support local resettlement agencies that have been devastated by funding cuts and program suspensions. Most … Continued

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Good News – 6/26/25

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 A federal judge held the attorney general, James Uthmeier, in civil contempt of court for violating an order blocking part of an immigration enforcement law. A federal … Continued