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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

Trump and Biden differ sharply on immigration policy

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PRESIDENT TRUMP has significantly altered almost every corner of the US immigration system, beginning with his Muslim travel ban days after his inauguration and ending with a recent effort to tailor which immigrants can apply for work visas. Read more from Commonwealth Magazine

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

MIRA Applauds Federal Court Decision Blocking Public Charge Rule Nationwide

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BOSTON – Eva Millona, President and CEO of the MIRA Coalition, today issued the following statement in response to a federal court’s summary judgement vacating the public charge rule, thus blocking implementation of the policy nationwide.  “The new public charge rule is an unconscionable attack on low-income immigrant communities that aims to stop them from … Continued

MIRA Announces 2020 Census Self-Response Rate Exceeded 2010 Rate

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MIRA calls on Congress to ensure accurate count by moving reporting deadline from Dec. 31, 2020 to April 2021 BOSTON – MIRA today announced that the 2020 Census self-response rate in Massachusetts exceeded the 2010 rate. Despite unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, an abrupt end to the count and attempts to exclude immigrants … Continued