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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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Good News – 6/26/25

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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

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Good News – 6/18/25

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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 Immigration advocates filed a class action lawsuit last Wednesday over the Trump administration’s use of a proclamation that effectively put an end to being able to seek … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 6/18/25

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Following a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court, the DHS officially terminated the legal status for over ½ million people granted parole under the Biden Administration. Starting on day one, President Trump has tried to dismantle the CHNV Parole program that provided temporary humanitarian relief to nationals of Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela, but … Continued

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Policy Update – 6/12/25

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While our hearts go out to communities under siege in LA, word has emerged that the administration is planning similar enforcement actions in 5 other areas of the country: Seattle, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and northern Virginia. This all follows on an acrimonious meeting between White House advisor Stephen Miller and ICE Field Office Directors … Continued

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Good News – 6/12/25

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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. Action Alert update: 4095 letters sent! State Budget Update: ILDA funding budget campaign action alert: as of this morning, 4,095 letters have been sent to state Senators asking them to … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

MIRA Coalition Responds To President Trump’s Travel Ban Proclamation (Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Chinese translations linked)

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PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release June 5, 2025 BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s proclamation to ban travel into the United States from 12 countries and restrict travel from seven others. “President Trump’s latest proclamation is yet another step on his apparent … Continued

Policy Update: Travel Ban 6/5/2025

Policy Update – 6/5/2025 Travel Ban

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Travel Ban – 6/5/2025 The Trump Administration has issued a travel ban affecting nationals of 19 countries. The ban suspends issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas for the following countries: Afghanistan Burma Chad Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen The ban suspends issuance of immigrant and tourist, student, and … Continued

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Separating Facts from Fear: Immigrants and Crime

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For decades, the myth that immigrants, especially undocumented ones, are more likely to commit crimes has shaped U.S. immigration policy and public opinion. This idea has deep roots in American history, resurfacing time and again, often during moments of political tension or change. Despite its persistence, there is no factual basis to support it. In … Continued

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Good News – 6/5/25

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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: Immigration Impact: Texas Dream Act Survives—Because Texans Showed Up Boston Globe: Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans  WGBH: Emergency order blocks … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 5/30/2025 Supreme Court Decision on CHNV

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More information from USAHello in English, Español, Kreyol ayisyen Supreme Court Decision on CHNV – 5/30/2025 The Supreme Court issued a decision today allowing the Trump Administration’s termination of CHNV parole to take effect. This decision will impact more than 500,000 people who entered on parole through the CHNV program (also known in the community as … Continued