#TakenByICE – Story Collection and Poster Initiative Blog May 4, 2026 People are being taken without warning or judicial warrants.They are being indefinitely imprisoned in deplorable conditions for alleged civil violations, … More
The Privilege of the Law: A Journey from Damascus to Massachusetts By Abeer Massri – Managing Attorney at MIRA Coalition memberATASK Blog April 30, 2026 I often wonder if those born into the American legal system can truly feel the air they breathe. At Damascus … More
April is National Volunteer Month — and We’re Grateful Blog April 23, 2026 Every year, many of us choose to give something that can’t be bought: our time. This April, during National Volunteer … More
Massachusetts is ready – tell your State Senator to Protect Massachusetts Communities Blog April 16, 2026 Town by town, community by community, Massachusetts residents are making clear what they know to be true: immigrants belong here, … More
A Critical Moment for Haitian TPS Blog April 10, 2026 Boston City Council hearing on April 9, 2026 discussing the termination of federal protected status for Haitian immigrants and examining … More
MIRA’s State Budget Campaign – Support Immigrant Protections in the FY27 State Budget Blog April 2, 2026 The annual state budget is the lifeline for state and local programs and services that benefit all communities—including our Commonwealth’s … More
Action Alert! Thank your representatives for voting yes on the Protect Act Good News March 27, 2026 The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted in favor (134-21) of the PROTECT Act, which includes crucial guardrails to protect our … More
Courage, Community, and a Historic Vote: MIRA’s 30th Annual Immigrants’ Day at the State House Blog Good News March 26, 2026 On March 18, 2026, something remarkable happened at the Massachusetts State House. More than 1,200 people filled Gardner Auditorium and … More
Spring Into Action 2026: A Day of Advocacy and Community Blog March 19, 2026 “It is essential that we choose solidarity over tribalism. … We must choose community over chaos. Do not let them … More
Courage Over Fear – Reflections from MIRA’s First Executive Director, Muriel Heiberger Blog March 12, 2026 This year has tested our communities in profound ways. But when we come together, courage wins out over fear — … More
