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For Thanksgiving, stories of hope, struggle and resilience in America

November 20, 2018

At Our Shared Table 2018, speakers urged immigrants and refugees to ‘dream big’ and define their own identity, while calling … More

An important reprieve for TPS holders – but Congress still must act

October 4, 2018

Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen granted a preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants … More

Business leaders launch coalition to advance sensible immigration policies

October 1, 2018

Leaders from some of Massachusetts’ top business sectors came together today to launch the Massachusetts Business Coalition on Immigration, focused … More

Mass. advocates vow to fight Trump administration effort to penalize working-class immigrants

September 23, 2018

A proposal to redefine ‘public charge’ would deny green cards to people who access key safety net programs – or … More

An unconscionable betrayal of immigrants and their families

August 14, 2018

A court filing by the ACLU of Massachusetts in Calderon v. Nielsen reveals that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) personnel have actively collaborated … More

Mass. Legislature abdicates moral leadership in budget deal

July 18, 2018

Today the Conference Committee released its version of the FY2019 state budget, stripped of four provisions to protect immigrant families … More

Travel ban decision sets a dangerous precedent for America

June 26, 2018

Today the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s travel ban, which forbids travel to the U.S. for the 150 … More

Order to end family separations will only change how children are traumatized

June 20, 2018

Today, the President signed an executive order to address the ongoing family separation crisis on the border. Unfortunately for the … More

MIRA joins Sen. Markey’s call for ban on family separations

June 15, 2018

Today, we joined U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey, with several advocates, to condemn family separations and speak out in support … More

A crucial victory for immigrants and civil rights in the Mass. Senate budget

May 23, 2018

Last night, after a thoughtful and substantive debate, the Massachusetts Senate voted 25–13 to approve Sen. Jamie Eldridge’s amendment #1147, which … More