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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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Policy Updates 8/21/2026

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USCIS released new guidance on what it means to be a Public Charge this week. The agency had previously issued a new rule that effectively removed existing regulations on how the agency would adjudicate the question, and advocates have been waiting for this new guidance to understand what new restrictions the administration would be placing … Continued

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Make a Plan to Vote in the Massachusetts Primary Election

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Voting is one of the most important ways we can make our voices heard and help shape the future of our communities. While presidential and other federal elections often receive the most attention, the decisions that affect our everyday lives are made at every level of government. Local and state leaders make decisions about our … Continued

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Policy Updates – 8/14/2026

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DHS once against showed its propensity towards violence this week when ICE officers drew their weapons on a peaceful protestor. Following what would now seem to be standard operating procedure for the agency, DHS immediately accused Carolina Molina of “weaponizing her vehicle” during the incident in Northern Virginia on Monday. But as has repeatedly happened … Continued

MIRA Coalition's Give Liberty a Hand 40 Immigrant Nominees for 40 Years

40 Immigrants for 40 Years – Submit your Nomination! MIRA’s Give Liberty a Hand

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As we celebrate MIRA Coalition’s 40th anniversary at our 2027 Give Liberty a Hand event, we are honoring 40 Massachusetts based immigrants and children of immigrants whose leadership, service, advocacy, innovation, and contributions have strengthened communities across Massachusetts. Use the form below to submit your nominations! Submit your nominations here! Loading…

Policy Update Federal

New Asylum Processing Rule

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New Asylum Processing Rule (7/31/2026) The Trump Administration published a new rule on July 28 about how Asylum Officers should process asylum applications. The rule allows Asylum Officers to transfer some asylum cases to immigration court for deportation proceedings without first interviewing the applicant. Situations in which an Asylum Officer may be able to do … Continued

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TPS ended for Haiti and Syria

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TPS ended for Haiti and Syria (7/30/2026) The Trump Administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haiti and Syria effective July 27, 2026. This means that work permits issued through TPS are no longer valid. However, many TPS holders may have work permits issued in connection with another immigration benefit or pending application, … Continued

TPS Expiration: MIRA Stands with the Haitian and Syrian Communities Legal and Mental Health Resources

TPS Expiration: MIRA Stands with the Haitian and Syrian Communities – Legal and Mental Health Resources

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“The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians living in the United States, a country many call home, is inhumane and immoral. MIRA’s position has not changed. Forcing people back to conditions of extreme danger and violence will rip families and communities apart, and we recognize the harm this … Continued

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Policy Updates – 7/30/2026

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The Trump Administration introduced a new interim rule that adds new hurdles to asylum seekers, continuing the administration’s ongoing assault on humanitarian immigration paths. The new rule allows USCIS asylum officers to deny an asylum claim without reason and without even offering an interview. Asylum applicants whose applications are denied would then be immediately referred … Continued

Celebrating three years of the Immigrant Assistance Services Program (IAS)

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MIRA has operated the Immigrant Assistance Services (IAS) Program since being awarded the contract in May 2023, serving families in Massachusetts Emergency Assistance (EA) shelters and temporary respite centers with immigration legal orientation, legal screeners, and pro se legal assistance. Over the course of three years, the IAS team adapted to the changing immigrant landscape … Continued