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Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

MIRA Coalition Urges Leaders to Protect Communities from ICE Raids

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PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release  January 26, 2026 BOSTON, MA –  In response to continued violence perpetrated by federal immigration officers, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement: “Another senseless death on the streets of Minneapolis and still too few of our leaders are demanding … Continued

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Policy Updates – 1/22/26

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Following warnings last week from Governor Mills and other officials, ICE launched Operation “Catch of the Day” in Maine this week with a focus on the cities of Portland and Lewiston. Although Maine has a relatively small immigrant population, it, like Minnesota, has a sizable African refugee population, particularly refugees from Somalia. This fits into … Continued

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WordPress Web Designer – MIRA Website Redesign (Design Phase)

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WordPress Web Designer – Nonprofit Website Redesign (Design Phase) We’re seeking an experienced web designer to lead the visual redesign of our human rights nonprofit’s WordPress website. We’ve completed organizational rebranding and user research across departments, and need a designer to translate this into modern, cohesive design systems that our team can easily maintain. About … Continued

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Policy Update – Pause in Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries (1/16/26)

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Pause in Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries This week, the media reported that the Trump Administration has issued new guidance instructing consular officers to suspend processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries. Interviews will continue but cases will then be placed in an administrative hold. The guidance cites concerns related to “public … Continued

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Policy Updates – 01/15/2026

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Tensions continue to mount in Minnesota following last week’s murder of Rene Good amid reports that hundreds more immigration officers will be joining over 2,000 already deployed across the state. The state, joined by the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed suit against the federal government to stop the surge of immigration officers. . … Continued

ICE Shooting in Minneapolis: A Tragedy That Must Not Be Ignored

Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis: A Tragedy That Must Not Be Ignored

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Today we mourn the loss of 37-year old Rene Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Despite the administration’s claims that Ms. Macklin Good was a “domestic terrorist” and “violent rioter”, multiple videos of the event contradict that narrative. Instead the videos would appear to show a person who was uninvolved in any … Continued

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Policy Updates – 01/08/2026

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Following the US operation in Venezuela, many of our community members find themselves even more confused than before about what their potential options are. In the immediate aftermath of the raid, Secretary Noem claimed that Venezuelans in the US could apply for refugee status, but that is not correct; you must be outside the US … Continued

MIRA Coalition Responds to Deadly Shooting in Minneapolis by ICE Official 

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BOSTON, MA –  In response to the tragic and lethal shooting in Minneapolis, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement: “There is simply no reason for ICE agents to be on the streets of our communities doing the job of local law enforcement or deploying militaristic tactics which only … Continued