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Community Readiness in the Face of ICE Arrests

President Trump campaigned on a threat to deport one million immigrants from this country per year.  We saw an ongoing escalation of the numbers of immigrants targeted in Massachusetts throughout 2025 and continuing into early this year, but still well below deporting one million people.  However, this is beginning to change. Over this past year … Continued

Back to School: What Immigrant Families Should Know

As immigration enforcement increases across the country and protections such as Temporary Protected Status end for some countries, many immigrant families are living with fear and uncertainty. That fear is affecting whether some children make it to school. Recent data show that 17% of parents cited ICE activity near schools as a barrier to attendance. And that … Continued
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Advisory: State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign

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State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign Campaign to highlight ways Massachusetts must push back against President Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric and executive orders BOSTON – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition will rally alongside state lawmakers and fellow advocates to launch the “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign, … Continued

Policy Update Federal

1/24/2025 Federal Policy Update

Policy Updates

Click here for printable graphics  Expanded Expedited Removal The Trump administration has announced that it will move to quickly deport individuals who were not lawfully admitted and have been in the US for less than 2 years without giving them the opportunity to go in front of an immigration judge unless they pass an initial … Continued

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Federal Policy Update 1/23/25

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We have seen a whirlwind of activity in DC over the past week, both administrative and executive. Late last week, the Senate passed their version of the Laken Riley Act, which the House had approved the week prior. The Senate version, however, included a provision that mandates detention and deportation for those accused, but not … Continued

Policy Update Federal

1/21/25 Federal Policy Update: Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua Parole Program

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The Trump Administration has suspended processing of the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans Click here for printable graphics  La administración de Trump suspendió el procesamiento del programa de parole humanitario para Cubanos, Haitianos, Nicaragüenses, y Venezolanos. Las solicitudes pendientes bajo el programa de CHNV no serán procesadas y no podrán presentar nuevas … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Statement 1/20/2025

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In response to President Trump’s recent anti-immigrant actions, and the executive orders expected to follow shortly, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the MIRA Coalition, issued the following statement:  “This is a dark day for America. This country is a nation of immigrants who work tirelessly day in and day out to provide a better life … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Statement: EA Shelter Limit Changes

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As the President-Elect threatens to launch the nation’s largest deportation effort in a matter of days, Massachusetts should be stepping up to protect our immigrant population. However, it appears Beacon Hill is giving into anti-immigrant rhetoric by putting forth plans that will cut off emergency shelter to far too many. This will put families and … Continued