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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

Statement on the Ongoing Crisis in Ukraine

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– Boston – Today, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition issued a statement on the crisis in Ukraine. “We are deeply distraught by the crisis unfolding in Ukraine,” said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the MIRA Coalition. “Since the February 24th Russian invasion, more than 650,000 civilians have fled Ukraine. Alongside this, at least 160,000 Ukrainians have … Continued

MIRA Coalition Letter to Biden Administration – Haiti

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MIRA Coalition Letter to Biden Administration – Haiti   October 15, 2021  Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.  President of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW  Washington, DC 20500  Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas  Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 1707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE Washington, DC 20528    Dear President … Continued

MIRA Calls on Biden Administration to Support Refugees in Afghan and Haitian Humanitarian Crises

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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement urging the Biden administration to take swift and decisive action to aid refugees and asylum-seekers in two developing crises that currently impact millions around the world. “Today we see two new humanitarian crises developing on opposite sides of the globe,” said … Continued

All Essential Workers Deserve a Path to Citizenship

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Recently, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) was a proud sponsor of the New England Business Immigration Summit, which brought together members of Congress, business leaders, university presidents, and advocates to advance 21st century immigration reform in the United States. Read more at Harvard Medical School’s Center for Primary Care.

Supreme Court agrees to dismiss challenge to Trump’s public charge rule

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The Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a case regarding a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use certain public benefits – such as food stamps, Medicaid and voucher – is being touted as a big win for immigrant rights. Read more at Herald News.

Vaccination rates lag for Latino residents

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New state data released Thursday reveals striking disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates in the 20 Massachusetts cities and towns hardest hit by the pandemic, especially among Latino residents who lag behind other racial and ethnic groups in inoculation rates. Read more at Boston Globe.

Lewis Center site ramping up to 2,100 shots per day

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As the state prepares to move the Fenway Park mass vaccination site to the Hynes Convention Center later this month, the other Boston mass inoculation site is preparing to roughly double the number of shots it gives each day. Read more at WWLP.