Take Action Now – Post-Election Remarks from MIRA’s Executive Director Liz Sweet

For many immigrants, as well as  their friends and family, Tuesday’s election result was a shock. We are facing the reality that 72 million Americans are willing to support mass deportations and ugly anti-immigrant rhetoric.  And not just anti-immigrant words but hate against so many groups, many of whom make up our communities here in Massachusetts. 

The years ahead will not be easy for immigrants.  Resilient as so many immigrants are, no one should have to be resilient in the face of this kind of hate and scapegoating.  

Now is the time to take action as we stand together for all immigrants.

For the MIRA Coalition, our staff and 140+ member organizations, our mission for these coming years is unchanged.  We will continue to get up each day and work for the rights and inclusion of all immigrants in our Commonwealth.  We will speak out against any and all attempts to detain, deport and marginalize immigrants, especially our neighbors and colleagues. We will continue to lift up the many positive contributions centuries of immigration have made  to Massachusetts and our nation, from critical participation in our workforce to our cultural fabric.

And we will come together in community.

Join us.  

There are many ways to get involved:

1. Join our #CourageToWelcome campaign, which is even more important right now.  On our webpage, you can sign up, order merch and make your own social media posts in support of welcoming immigrants to Massachusetts!  
2. Donate to MIRA Coalition.  
3. MIRA has a range of volunteer opportunities, including helping with voter registration of new citizens, assisting immigrants with applications for Haitian TPS and citizenship as well as other legal paperwork, outreach at community events, and language support.  Sign up HERE.  
4. Advocate for immigrants.  Join one of MIRA’s advocacy campaigns!  
5. Join MIRA Coalition for a public briefing about how we will fight against anti-immigrant policies and how you can contribute on November 20 at noon.  Register here. 

Together we will continue to stand up for fair treatment for immigrants and support the rights of all people living in our Commonwealth!  

With deep gratitude,
Liz