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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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Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI)

Call (508) 505-4588 What is MACI? The Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative is a joint effort between MIRA Coalition, CPCS, and a statewide network of legal organizations. Together, we’re building a centralized intake and referral system for individuals in Massachusetts facing Immigration Court proceedings. Through a single intake line, detained and non-detained individuals from Massachusetts … Continued
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Back To School Resources

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Know Your Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have legal rights. Resources below for immigrants, advocates, service providers and allies who want to help ensure that immigrants know their rights in different contexts Upcoming Trainings Know Your Rights Print Materials Slides and Recorded Presentations Family Preparedness For Employers For Educators and Service Providers Bystander Resources Immigration Court … Continued
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Public Charge Rule – New Community Update

✨Download the latest community update in English, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Spanish✨ Watch our webinar on Public Charge from August 27, 2026 ➡️ What is public charge and who does it apply to? Public charge is an immigration rule that does not apply to all immigrants. The rule applies to some people who want to … Continued
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Important Immigration Court Update – “Mega Masters”

Many people with open cases in Immigration Court are receiving notices rescheduling their preliminary (“master”) hearings to a much sooner date. This is because some immigration courts, including Boston, Chelmsford, and Hartford, are scheduling very large preliminary (“master”) hearings, sometimes with more than 100 cases at a time. These large hearings are being called “mega … Continued
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International Travel Tips For Green Card Holders 12/17/25

Lawful Permanent Resident Card (aka Green Card) holders need a valid, unexpired Green Card or a valid re-entry permit to travel internationally and re-enter the United States.    
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Resources for Students and Families

Resources and materials for immigrant students and families For more Family Preparedness videos in multiple languages visit our Back To School playlist on Youtube Padlet with easy-to-access education resources  (e.g. MAC Know Your Education Rights flyers, guidance’s by the state or Attorney General Office, etc.) courtesy of Massachusetts Advocates for Children Free & Confidential Education … Continued
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Education Resources for Immigrant Families

The Massachusetts Advocates for Children offers the following resources: Free & Confidential Education WhatsApp Helpline exclusively for newcomer families to access our services.  Information in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole Padlet with easy-to-access education resources  (e.g. MAC Know Your Education Rights flyers, guidance’s by the state or Attorney General Office, etc.)
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Immigration Helpline

Call: (508) 293-1871 Who can call the helpline? The helpline is open to all Massachusetts residents. If you’re calling from out of state we may not be able to provide referrals in your area. What information can I get from the helpline? The helpline cannot give you individual legal advice or representation, but can share … Continued
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