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
Senator Ed Markey Introduces The Shield Act Blog Policy Updates March 6, 2026 On Friday, Senator Ed Markey introduced the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act of 2026. … More
Elected leaders must act now in protecting Mass. communities – Baystate Banner Op Ed by Liz Sweet Blog February 26, 2026 Renee Good, an award-winning poet, wife and mother was shot three times at point-blank range by ICE. Good’s wife, Rebecca, … More
MIRA’s budget advocacy campaign is underway for FY27! Blog February 19, 2026 The annual state budget is the lifeline for state and local programs and services that benefit all communities—including our Commonwealth’s … More
To Immigrants With Love Blog February 12, 2026 These are frightening and stressful times. So today, we wanted to share something a little different — something to remind … More
