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MIRA Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Expanded Travel Ban 

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BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement condemning the Trump administration’s proclamation expanding travel restrictions to include a total of 39 countries and the Palestinian territory. “Doubling the countries on the Trump administration’s discriminatory and racist travel ban will only serve to make our country and state less … Continued

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Policy Update – Expanded Travel Ban 12/16/2025

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Expanded Travel Ban The Trump administration has announced an expansion of the existing travel ban, adding to the following to the already existing list of 12 countries impacted by full restrictions on issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas: Burkina Faso Mali Niger South Sudan Syria Individuals holding Palestinian-Authority issued documents Laos (previously subject to partial … Continued

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Policy Update – TSA Sharing Air Traveler Information (12/16/2025)

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TSA Sharing Air Traveler Information The news media has reported that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is regularly providing lists of air travel passengers to ICE. This includes information about individuals traveling on domestic flights inside the United States. ICE reviews the lists to identify individuals with final deportation orders or who it believes are … Continued

International Human Rights Day: Recognizing the Pattern of Racist Exclusion

​​International Human Rights Day: Recognizing the Pattern of Racist Exclusion

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December 10 marked International Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It’s a day meant to celebrate the fundamental dignity and rights belonging to every person. Instead, we mark it amid what Amnesty International has called a “global human rights crisis” accelerated by the Trump administration’s policies—policies … Continued

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Good News – 12/11/25

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IN THE COMMUNITY Bostonians of the Year 2025: First responders, university presidents, and others who exemplified courage Speaking up with the world’s eyes upon them. Rushing into a burning building. Standing firm when others folded. In choosing the difficult path, they showed us what strength looks like. – Boston Globe Massachusetts Church’s ‘ICE Was Here’ … Continued

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Policy Updates – 12/10/25

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Resistance to the administration’s Proposed Public Charge rule continues to gather steam as nearly 400 individuals and organizations have already submitted public comments. While this is a strong start, it is a far cry from the opposition that organizers mobilized against changes to public charge during the last Trump Administration. We encourage everyone to make … Continued

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Changes to Work Permits – 12/4/2025

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Changes to Work Permits Immigration has announced that starting today it is shortening the validity of certain work permits. The changes will affect any pending applications for new or renewal of work permits, but will not affect work permits that have already been issued. Under the policy: Work permits will be valid for 18 months … Continued

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Good News – 12/4/25

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IN THE COURTS MIRA Coalition, ACLU of Massachusetts Lead 17 Groups Filing  Brief Supporting Boston Trust Act The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), together with the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLUM), today filed an amicus brief on behalf of more than a dozen organizations in federal court to express support for … Continued

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Policy Updates – 12/4/25

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President Trump has renewed his wildly racist attacks on Black immigrant populations, this time targeting Minnesota’s Somali population. This latest string of attacks are reminiscent of his attacks on Haitian immigrants in Ohio during the campaign and are similarly based on unfounded accusations in right-wing media. This time, instead of eating dogs, the community is … Continued

A Powerful Day on Beacon Hill: Community, Courage, and a Call for Action

A Powerful Day on Beacon Hill: Community, Courage, and a Call for Action

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On Tuesday, November 25th, hundreds of advocates, community leaders, and impacted residents filled the Massachusetts State House for a day that showcased the strength, unity, and clarity of purpose behind the Protecting Massachusetts Communities (PMC) campaign. From an energizing pre-hearing rally to two packed public hearings, Massachusetts sent a powerful message: our communities are united … Continued