Tag: Refugees

MIRA Coalition Responds to President Trump’s Decision to Broaden ICE’s Ability to Detain Refugees 

News

February 19, 2026

BOSTON, MA –  In response to the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to expand federal immigration authorities’ ability to detain refugees, … More

World Refugee Day – Reflections Past and Present

Blog

June 26, 2025

Contributed by MIRA’s Communications Director Laura Perras Friday June 20th was World Refugee Day – reminding us that we must … More

2/26/25 The Good News

Good News

February 26, 2025

On Monday, a federal judge in Maryland issued a very limited preliminary injunction restricting ICE enforcement actions at houses of … More

2/26/25 Federal Policy Update

Policy Updates

February 26, 2025

The House GOP passed their budget resolution on Tuesday by a vote of 217-215 after a day of confusion that … More

02/19/2025 Federal Policy Update

Policy Updates

February 19, 2025

CBS reported on Wednesday that USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) will indefinitely stop processing applications for people who … More

1/29/25 Uniting for Ukraine Parole Program Suspended

Policy Updates

January 29, 2025

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Refugee resettlement, benefits and support programs

Resources & Factsheets

March 8, 2024

Individuals granted refugee status overseas by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are brought to the U.S. by the Department … More

Ukraine Refugee Crisis Factsheet (updated August 25, 2022)

Resources & Factsheets

August 25, 2022

Download the Ukraine Refugee Crisis Factsheet (updated August 25, 2022) to learn more.

Refugee Roundtable Report (July 2022)

Resources & Factsheets

July 29, 2022

Download the Refugee Roundtable Report (July 2022) to learn more.

Weekly Message from Liz Sweet

News

April 26, 2022

As MIRA’s new Executive Director, I am launching a biweekly blog to begin to share my experiences and reflections with … More