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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

DHS indefinitely extended TPS for Ukraine and Sudan on Monday; those with protections will retain status for the time being. TPS for these countries was set to expire on October 19, but the agency declined to announce any decision on the future of over 100,000 people impacted, only saying that an announcement “will be made … 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

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued
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MIRA proudly supports Mayor Wu’s response to federal ultimatum

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Tuesday Boston’s Mayor Wu held a press conference in response to a letter sent by the federal government to so-called “sanctuary cities”, demanding that they change their policies to comply with those of the Trump administration, specifically to cooperate with federal enforcement of Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Once again, Mayor Wu’s response was direct, dignified, … Continued

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Good News – 8/13/2025

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IN THE COURTS American Immigration Council: On July 28, 2025, and July 29, 2025, the Council and LatinoJustice PRLDEF filed eleven requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with ICE and EOIR. These requests seek the agencies’ policies for immigration court arrests and dismissal of immigration proceedings, as well as communications between ICE and … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Updates – 8/13/25

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Following the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year against universal injunctions, a federal court in Maryland certified a class-action lawsuit against the administration’s plans to strip birthright citizenship and issued a preliminary injunction blocking the administration action. This is the fourth such decision to be issued by a federal court since the Supreme Court’s decision … Continued

13 years of DACA

13 Years of DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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Friday marks the 13th anniversary of the implementation of DACA—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. For more than a decade, this program has provided hundreds of thousands of young immigrants, all of whom came to the U.S. as children, with the chance to live, work, and contribute to their communities without the constant fear of deportation. … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 8/7/25

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Last Thursday, those seeking humanitarian protections in the US scored another win in the courts when a district court in California ruled that TPS holders from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal must be allowed to keep their status while the case proceeds. The administration had claimed that conditions in these countries were not severe enough to … Continued

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Good News – 8/7/25

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IN THE COURTS Protect Education Equity Bill Officially the Law in MassachusettsYesterday the MA Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Education Equity bill as part of the supplemental budget. This law codifies federal protections in education into Massachusetts law, including the right to public education for children without documents and children with disabilities, standards for … Continued

The Massachusetts State Legislative Session Has Paused. What Now?

The Massachusetts State Legislative Session Has Paused – What Now?

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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

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 8/1/2025 No Changes to Citizenship Test

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No Changes to Citizenship Test – 8/1/2025 No changes have been made to the citizenship test! There have been news reports that the Trump administration is considering making changes to the citizenship test, but no changes have been proposed yet and any changes would not be immediate. Advocates are prepared to fight any proposal to … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Updates 7/31/25

Policy Updates

Recent media reports that the administration is once again looking to revise the naturalization exam. President Trump had moved to change the exam at the tail end of his first term, but that move was quickly reversed once Biden came into office. It is not a surprise to learn that the administration is once again … Continued