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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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Now The Good News – 7/3/2025

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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

Policy Update Federal

Policy Updates – 7/3/2025

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In a somewhat confounding decision regarding birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday against the use of nationwide injunctions. This decision follows three separate courts issuing preliminary to block the president’s executive order limiting the application of the 14th Amendment. The Court has essentially said that the injunctions should only apply to the named … Continued

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Policy Update – 7/2/2025 TPS for Haiti

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TPS pou Ayiti – 7/2/2025 Yon tribinal federal nan New York te deside ke revokasyon TPS pou Ayiti a te ilegal. Sa vle di ke TPS pou Ayiti kounye a retabli jiska fevriye 2026. Pèmi travay yo rete valab tou. Administrasyon Trump la anonse li pral fè apèl kont desizyon sa a, kidonk malerezman sa … Continued

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MIRA Coalition Responds To the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation (Spanish and Haitian Creole Translations available)

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In response to the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement: “Ending Temporary Protected Status for the half a million Haitians that have fled horrific violence and persecution in their home country is … Continued

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MIRA Coalition Responds To Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump Administration’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Chinese Translations available)

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BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to disempower lower courts efforts to halt continued action on President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship nationwide. “Today’s Supreme Court decision to reject lower court injunctions provides an avenue for … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/30/2025 Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

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Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship – 6/30/2025 The Supreme Court issued a decision last Friday holding that lower federal courts cannot block the birthright citizenship order from taking effect nationwide through the current court challenges. The birthright citizenship executive order is not in effect. The Court held that it cannot take effect anywhere for … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/27/2025 TPS for Haiti

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TPS pou Ayiti – 6/27/2025 Administrasyon Trump la anonse pwoteksyon TPS pou Ayiti ap fini 2 septanm 2025. Menm san TPS, ou ka toujou rete Ozetazini si w ap chèche lòt kalite estati imigrasyon. Anpil Ayisyen ka toujou kalifye pou benefis piblik menm apre TPS yo oswa parole yo fini. Moun ki gen TPS ki … Continued

World Refugee Day: Reflections Past and Present

World Refugee Day – Reflections Past and Present

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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