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Community Readiness in the Face of ICE Arrests

President Trump campaigned on a threat to deport one million immigrants from this country per year.  We saw an ongoing escalation of the numbers of immigrants targeted in Massachusetts throughout 2025 and continuing into early this year, but still well below deporting one million people.  However, this is beginning to change. Over this past year … Continued

Back to School: What Immigrant Families Should Know

As immigration enforcement increases across the country and protections such as Temporary Protected Status end for some countries, many immigrant families are living with fear and uncertainty. That fear is affecting whether some children make it to school. Recent data show that 17% of parents cited ICE activity near schools as a barrier to attendance. And that … Continued
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Border Processing Post-Title 42 (June 2023)

Title 42, the Public Health Service Act section that has allowed the government to halt entry of people into the U.S. at the Southern border since March 2020 due to COVID, was lifted on May 11, 2023. To coincide with the end of Title 42, the Biden Administration has announced several new border enforcement policies. … Continued
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Upstream RAFT Act (May 2023)

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) is a state program that provides short-term financial assistance for low-income families and individuals facing eviction or a utility shutoff, regardless of immigration status. The program provides up to $10,000 per year to cover utilities, moving costs, and overdue rent. Assistance is paid directly to landlords and utility … Continued
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Physician Pathway Act (March 2023)

An Act Improving Healthcare Delivery for Underserved Residents of the Commonwealth. S.1402 (Sen. Jason Lewis) and H.2224 (Reps. Jack Lewis & Mindy Domb) Download the Physician Pathway Act (March 2023) factsheet to learn more.
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Cover All Kids (March 2023)

An Act to Ensure Equitable Health Coverage for Children (HD.2153/SD. 778) Lead Sponsors: Rep. Dave Rogers and Sen. Sal DiDomenico Download the Cover All Kids (March 2023) factsheet to learn more.
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Immigrants Are Our Commonwealth (March 2023)

Immigrants bring a diverse range of skills to the United States, contributing to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the country. Immigrants in the United States bring cultural diversity, multilingualism, entrepreneurship, educational drive, and a strong work ethic. Download the Immigrants Are Our Commonwealth (March 2023) factsheet to learn more.
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The Work and Family Mobility Act (February 2023)

Beginning in July 2023, Massachusetts residents can apply for a standard driver’s license, regardless of immigration status. You can prepare by learning about the process and obtaining the necessary documents. Download the The Work and Family Mobility Act (February 2023) factsheet to learn more. 
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (December 2022)

A key principle in U.S. immigration policy is that we will not return migrants to a country where their life or freedom will be threatened. The U.S. can provide safe haven on an individual basis, as asylum or refugee status for those who are fleeing persecution, or to groups of people for humanitarian reasons. Temporary … Continued
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