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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

Protecting Our Immigrant Communities Campaign Launch!

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It’s official! On Wednesday, MIRA Coalition members, state legislators, and allied organizations and immigrant community members rallied on the State House steps for a press conference launching the Protecting Our Immigrant Communities campaign, and pressed for state action on proposed legislation that would defend immigrant communities from federal overreach. Headlined by lead sponsors of the … Continued

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Advisory: State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign

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State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign Campaign to highlight ways Massachusetts must push back against President Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric and executive orders BOSTON – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition will rally alongside state lawmakers and fellow advocates to launch the “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign, … Continued

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Statement 1/20/2025

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In response to President Trump’s recent anti-immigrant actions, and the executive orders expected to follow shortly, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the MIRA Coalition, issued the following statement:  “This is a dark day for America. This country is a nation of immigrants who work tirelessly day in and day out to provide a better life … Continued

Driving Families Forward Coalition leaders with legislative champions at historic signing ceremony for the Work and Family Mobility Act on June 13, 2022.

State Legislative Session Ends, with Victories and Advances for Immigrants and Refugees

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The state legislature gaveled out just after 10am Monday, effectively ending the two-year session. While we’re disappointed with legislative inaction on key bills, we celebrate the major victories that demonstrate the growing political power of immigrant communities on Beacon Hill. Here’s a roundup of this session’s legislative advances for the Commonwealth’s immigrants and refugees, brought … Continued

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Tell MA Lawmakers: Language Access and Safe Communities Matter!

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Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition Language Access and Safe Communities! With a little over a month left in the Massachusetts State House legislative session, there are two major pieces of legislation remaining that hold critical importance for immigrants and their allies in the Commonwealth. We need your help to push them over the finish … Continued