Massachusetts Lawmakers Refile “Safe Communities Act” On Beacon Hill February 2, 2021 A coalition of Massachusetts lawmakers are introducing the Safe Communities Act to Beacon Hill for the eighth year in a … More
MA lawmakers continue their work to prevent local police from working with ICE February 2, 2021 A new legislative session is officially underway on Beacon Hill, which means lawmakers are refiling the bills that didn’t pass … More
Should police be able to ask about your immigration status? Legislators refile bill that would prohibit it February 2, 2021 A trio of Massachusetts lawmakers refiled a bill on Tuesday that would make it illegal for local court and police … More
Immigration Enforcement Bill Supporters See Improved Climate February 2, 2021 Lawmakers and immigration reform activists are hopeful that a national reckoning on racial justice can generate enough momentum to secure … More
Lawmakers, activists renew push for ‘sanctuary state’ bill February 2, 2021 Democratic lawmakers announced Tuesday they’ll renew their push to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state, joining activists in saying the action … More
Massachusetts Safe Communities Coalition Urges Swift Passage of Safe Communities Act February 2, 2021 BOSTON – Legislators and advocates gathered today for a virtual press conference to announce the refiling of the Safe Communities … More
MIRA Congratulates Alejandro Mayorkas on Historic Confirmation as Homeland Security Secretary February 2, 2021 BOSTON – Eva Millona, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), issued the following statement … More
Massachusetts Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign Urges Biden Administration to Rescind Public Charge “Wealth Test” February 2, 2021 BOSTON – The Massachusetts chapter of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign is today thanking President Joe Biden for ordering a … More
Policy agenda pitched to health equity panel February 1, 2021 East Boston resident Jessenia Espinoza, a Spanish speaker, lost her job at a restaurant last year after the COVID-19 crisis … More
Sen. Markey wants to welcome immigrants with National Office of New Americans January 29, 2021 A designated federal office would welcome and assist immigrants and refugees in adjusting to life in the United States if … More
