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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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MIRA联盟回应美国最高法院关于在美海地人临时保护身份的裁决

波士顿,马萨诸塞州 — 针对美国最高法院就特朗普总统终止海地人临时保护身份令所作出的裁决,马萨诸塞州移民与难民权益倡导联盟(MIRA)执行主任伊丽莎白·斯威特发表了以下声明: “撤销约35万名在美海地人的临时保护身份,对于许多将这里视为家园的人来说,这是不人道、不道德且令人发指的行为。强迫这些人返回他们已经逃离的极度危险和暴力的处境,将使无数家庭和社区支离破碎。持有海地TPS身份的人对我们州和国家的构成至关重要,这一裁决将对我们州的劳动力和经济造成灾难性影响。尽管这一裁决令人痛心,MIRA依然坚定致力于维护所有移民的权利与安全,并与海地社区站在一起,共同发声。” 马萨诸塞州移民与难民权益倡导联盟(MIRA)是新英格兰地区最大的非营利组织,致力于促进移民和难民的权利与融合。

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La Coalición MIRA Responde a la Decisión de la Corte Suprema sobre el Estatus de Protección Temporal para Haitianos que Viven en los Estados Unidos

BOSTON, MA – En respuesta a la decisión de la Corte Suprema de EE. UU. sobre la orden del Presidente Trump de poner fin al Estatus de Protección Temporal para haitianos, Elizabeth Sweet, Directora Ejecutiva de la Coalición de Defensa de Inmigrantes y Refugiados de Massachusetts (MIRA), emitió la siguiente declaración: “Anular el Estatus de … Continued

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MIRA Coalition Responds To Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship

BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition’s (MIRA) Executive Director, Elizabeth Sweet, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to bar President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship nationwide from going into effect. “The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the United States’ Constitution and protect America’s … Continued

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MIRA Awarded the 2026 Associated Industries of Massachusetts Lewis Latimer Award

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition has been awarded the Lewis Latimer Award, honoring commitment to economic inclusion. The AIM Latimer Award is presented each year to a Massachusetts innovator, organization or business leader. “MIRA’s priority is to protect and advocate for the rights of immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts, which … Continued

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Protecting Massachusetts Communities Coalition Applauds Senate Passage of PROTECT Act

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate today passed its version of the PROTECT Act, advancing critical legislation to safeguard civil rights and limit state and local collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The PROTECT Act (S. 3072), would establish clear, statewide standards governing interactions between local authorities and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill aims to … Continued

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PRESS STATEMENT: MIRA Coalition Testifies Before U.S. Senate in  Support of Immigrant Businesses (in multiple languages)

BOSTON, MA –  April 29, 2026 Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship for the American Entrepreneurship for 250 Years: Driving Innovation, Growth and Opportunity hearing. Sweet issued the following statement: “Throughout American history, immigrants have significantly contributed … Continued

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MIRA联盟在美国参议院作证,支持移民企业

马萨诸塞州波士顿 – 今天,马萨诸塞州移民与难民权益倡导联盟(MIRA)执行主任伊丽莎白·斯威特(Elizabeth Sweet)在美国参议院小企业与创业委员会举行的《美国创业250年:推动创新、增长与机遇》听证会上出席作证。 斯威特发表了以下声明: “纵观美国历史,移民为我国的繁荣与经济增长做出了重要贡献。然而,移民往往面临全面融入经济的重重障碍,这促使他们凭借自身的才智与抱负自主创业。仅在马萨诸塞州,移民每年就为该州经济贡献约1300亿美元,并占全州企业主的28%。由移民创立和经营的企业不仅推动了我们共同的繁荣,也确保了我们保持竞争力。移民带来了创造力、适应能力、新思想和创新精神。我们必须确保我们的国家是一个移民企业家能够继续蓬勃发展的地方。”

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Koalisyon MIRA Temwaye Devan Sena Ameriken an pou Sipòte Biznis Imigran yo

BOSTON, MA – Jodi a, Elizabeth Sweet, Direktris Egzekitif Koalisyon pou Defans Imigran ak Refijye Massachusetts (MIRA), te temwaye devan Komite Sena Ameriken sou Ti Biznis ak Antreprenè nan odiyans Antreprenèrya Ameriken pou 250 Ane: Pouse Inovasyon, Devlopman ak Opòtinite. Sweet te bay deklarasyon sa a: “Pandan tout istwa Ameriken an, imigran yo te kontribye … Continued

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A Coalizão MIRA Presta Depoimento ao Senado dos EUA em Apoio às Empresas de Imigrantes

BOSTON, MA – Hoje, Elizabeth Sweet, Diretora Executiva da Coalizão de Defesa de Imigrantes e Refugiados de Massachusetts (MIRA), prestou depoimento perante o Comitê do Senado dos EUA sobre Pequenas Empresas e Empreendedorismo na audiência Empreendedorismo Americano em 250 Anos: Impulsionando a Inovação, o Crescimento e as Oportunidades. Sweet fez a seguinte declaração: “Ao longo … Continued