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Policy Updates 7/24/25

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Yesterday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of Trump’s order denying citizenship to certain children under the 14th Amendment.  Despite the Supreme Court’s decision last month that nationwide injunctions were generally not allowed, the appeals court found that this case fits into an exception in the Supreme … Continued

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Good News – 7/24/25

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IN THE COURTS R.I., Mass., among states suing Trump administration over immigration status-based restrictions to safety net programs Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop it from restricting access to health, education, and social service programs based on immigration status. Connecticut sues Trump administration over new … Continued

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Good News – 7/10/25

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But first: This week’s installment of “To Immigrants With Love” A letter from the interactive exhibit that MIRA featured at Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse. WE ASKED. THEY ANSWERED. Thank you to the Massachusetts State Legislature and Governor Maura Healey for including funding for immigrant legal defense in the annual FY26 budget! The Protect Our … Continued

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Policy Update 7/10/25

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Following the Supreme Court’s decision last month to block nationwide injunctions in the various birthright citizenship cases, plaintiffs immediately refiled their suits as class actions to cover all impacted individuals, not just the plaintiffs themselves. Today, the judge hearing the case in the New Hampshire District Court certified the class and issued a new preliminary … Continued

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Policy Update – 7/2/2025 TPS for Honduras & Nicaragua

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TPS for Honduras & Nicaragua – 7/9/2025 The Trump Administration has announced that TPS protections for Honduras and Nicaragua will end on September 8. Work permits remain valid until that date. Even without TPS, you may still be able to remain in the United States if you are pursuing other types of immigration status. Individuals … Continued

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Protecting Our Immigrant Communities Campaign Celebrates Expanded Legal Aid for Immigrants

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Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 4, 2025 FY26 state budget includes $5 million to provide immigrants at risk of deportation with legal counsel BOSTON – The Protecting Our Immigrant Communities (POIC) campaign is celebrating the passage of $5 million in the FY26 state budget to help provide legal representation to immigrants at risk of deportation.  “Today, Massachusetts … Continued

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MIRA Coalition Condemns Passage of the Federal Reconciliation Bill

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PRESS STATEMENT • For Immediate Release  • July 3, 2025 BOSTON, MA – In response to the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Federal Reconciliation Bill, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition issued the following statement: “It is both terrifying and sickening to watch President Trump and … Continued

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Now The Good News – 7/3/2025

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IN THE COURTS Federal judge rules in favor of Haitians with TPS, restores February 2026 deadline US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority Delaware Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Local Police Partnerships with ICE On the final day of its legislative session, Delaware lawmakers passed HB 182, a bill banning … Continued