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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

Baker goes silent on foreign-trained docs

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IN EARLY APRIL, amid the first COVID-19 surge and an emerging shortage of health care workers, Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order allowing foreign-trained medical doctors to gain full licensure here in Massachusetts. Read more from Commonwealth Magazine.

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

MIRA Thanks President Biden for Making Immigration Reform a Day One Priority

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BOSTON – MIRA is expressing gratitude to President Joe Biden today for making the wellbeing of immigrants and refugees a day one priority. Today, President Biden will reverse President Trump’s plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from the Census reapportionment count, preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), reverse President Trump’s travel … Continued

Biden’s great immigration undoing

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HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of Massachusetts immigrants could be impacted by President Biden’s immigration overhaul, which includes a massive bill sent to Congress on Wednesday that was accompanied by a series of executive orders. Read more from Commonwealth Magazine.