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The Impact of ICE Enforcement on Massachusetts Communities

How ICE enforcement operations have detrimentally affected our communities ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enforcement operations under the second term of the Trump administration have detrimentally affected our communities, and the harm impacts everyone: citizens and lawful permanent residents as well as undocumented individuals across the United States.  For nearly two years, we have watched … Continued

Policy Updates – 10/15/2026

On September 30, the Massachusetts District Court issued an order staying certain provisions of an Interim Final Rule issued by the Trump administration regarding the collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations.  Under the rule, DHS issued fines of up to $1.8 million to individuals for failure to depart. The court found that the … Continued

Cut Off From Care 

Thousands of Massachusetts Immigrants Lose Health Coverage Under New Federal Law Contributed by MIRA’s Access and Resources Specialist Catherine Ramirez Mejia On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the HR1 (referred to by the Trump administration as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3)”), introducing sweeping cuts to federal healthcare programs. Some restrictions, such as those on … 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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The PROTECT Act

Massachusetts PROTECT Act The PROTECT Act was signed into law on August 5, 2026. It strengthens protections for Massachusetts residents by limiting state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement and creating new safeguards in schools, child care facilities, health care settings, courthouses, and other state and local institutions. Webinar: The PROTECT Act: Schools, … Continued
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TPS pou Ayiti

Read the information in English 25 jen 2026, Lakou Siprèm nan te bay yon desizyon ki pèmèt yo mete fen nan TPS pou Ayiti antre an vigè. Yo te fini TPS la apati 27 Jiyè 2026. TPS pou Ayiti: plis enfòmasyon ak resous Desizyon Lakou Siprèm nan sou TPS pou Ayiti: kisa nou ka fè … Continued
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TPS for Haiti

Li enfòmasyon sa yo an kreyòl ayisyen. On June 25, 2026 the Supreme Court issued a decision that allows for the termination of TPS for Haiti to take effect. TPS was terminated effective July 27, 2026. TPS for Haiti: more information and resources End of TPS for Haiti and Syria: What now? (MA) [see also … 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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How to Change Your Address with USCIS

Information on how to change your address with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by mail or through your online account. How to change your address with USCIS (English) – video Kijan pou chanje adres ou ak USCIS (Kreyol ayisyen) – videyo Cambio de dirección con USCIS (Español)
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Resources for Students and Families

MIRA’s Youth Toolkit Printable handouts in English and Spanish. This toolkit is for students and those who work with students. Includes Know Your Rights resources, mental health resources, immigration terminology, information on how to get involved as an immigrant advocate, and financial aid information for immigrant students. English Español For Family Preparedness videos in multiple … Continued
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Back to School (K-12) Resources for Educators

Resources available for K-12 educators who work with immigrant students and their families. Presentation Slides: Back to School – Know Your Rights for K-12 Schools & Educators (10.2026) Printable Handout: Youth Toolkit (2026)  A toolkit for students and those who work with students (English and Spanish versions) On-Demand Training (viewable anytime) Topics covered: Download KYR … Continued
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