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Check out this week’s installment of “To Immigrants With Love”, a letter writing interactive exhibit that MIRA featured at Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse!
- The American Immigration Council filed a lawsuit to protect immigrants nationwide against the Trump administration’s plan to turn the U.S. into a “show me your papers” state.
- People continue to organize and work to protect our immigrant communities – several nonprofits organized a Solidarity Pledge, asking that allies pledge to show up and fight against unjust deportations. You can sign it here
“I pledge to challenge Trump’s anti-immigrant attacks by working to create welcoming and loving communities, speaking up in defense of our neighbors, and supporting families with information and mutual aid…” - In case you missed it, MIRA’s annual Immigrants’ Day at the State House was an inspiring event – more than 600 people showed up to support immigrant communities, representing more than 194 organizations, all walks of life, and all corners of the Commonwealth.
- AP News: US Judge temporarily halts deportations to third countries without a chance to challenge
- NY Times: Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
- NBC10 News: Judge dismisses case against man detained by ICE mid-trial, finds agent in contempt
- Hundreds rallied at the Federal JFK building in Government Center, Boston on Tuesday in support of Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts student detained on the street in Somerville last week (watch a video clip here)
- Another rally protesting the removal of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and Haitians took place in front of the Moakley Courthouse in Boston, earlier on Tuesday: