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Climate Change and Migration

Climate and Migration

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Last month was the 55th celebration of Earth Day – a global event observed annually on April 22nd to support environmental protection. Over the years, climate change has become a subject of intense political debate. Its effect on vulnerable populations, our society and our global economy and stability continues to be a challenge that directly … Continued

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Good News – 5/15/25

Good News

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. Politico: Judge orders immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts student detained by ICE 20 states jointly filed two separate lawsuits against Trump Administration threats to funding. In April, the Department … Continued

Happy Mother's Day to the immigrants mothers we love

A Letter To Our Immigrant Mothers – by Farah Jeune

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This Mother’s Day we’re thinking about all the immigrant mothers. The immigrant mothers who made the brave decision to start new chapters in a foreign environment. The immigrant mothers who nurture and guide their children through the challenging transitions of assimilating in America. The immigrant mothers who aren’t afraid to talk with their thick accents. … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Federal Policy Update – 5/8/25

Policy Updates

A Federal appeals court ordered the return of a Tufts student in immigration detention to Vermont from Louisiana. Though Rümeysa Öztürk still remains detained by ICE more than a month after her arrest, a hearing to consider her release has now been scheduled.  The media reported on Department of Homeland Security plans to deport individuals … Continued

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Good News – 5/8/25

Good News

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. ACTIONS IN THE COURTS AND IN OUR COMMUNITIES: Politico: Trump’s immigration ‘shock and awe’ is losing in the court of law WBUR: As fears persist over students’ visas, Mass. colleges … Continued

MA house and senate take a stand for immigrants

MA House and Senate Take a Stand for Immigrants

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This week, the Massachusetts legislature took aim against federal attacks on our immigrant communities. The House passed an annual budget that included $5M to fund legal representation for low-income immigrants facing deportation proceedings – a first in Massachusetts! This critical House funding initiative lays the groundwork for a statewide immigrant legal defense program proposed in … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Federal Policy Update 5/1/2025

Policy Updates

Important update: Starting May 7, 2025, individuals will need an ID document recognized by the federal government in order to fly within the United States. This can be a passport (from any country), a green card, or a work permit, among other federally recognized forms of identification. A REAL ID license or state ID can … Continued

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Good News – 5/1/2025

Good News

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. This week, the Massachusetts legislature took aim against federal attacks on our immigrant communities. The House passed an annual budget that included $5M to fund legal representation for low-income immigrants … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Media Advisory 4/29/25 – Advocates Spotlight “100 Days of Harm,” Deep Impact on Massachusetts Residents

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Advocates Spotlight “100 Days of Harm,” Deep Impact on Massachusetts Residents Health, Immigrant, Senior, Reproductive Rights & Disability Leaders Highlight Need for Action   Boston, MA – Leading disability, senior, immigration, reproductive rights and health advocates today held a 100 Days of Harm event outside the John F. Kennedy Federal Building to protest President Trump’s … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Press Statement – 4/25/25 MIRA Coalition Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Cut USCIS Citizenship Funding (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Chinese translations

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MIRA Coalition Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Cut USCIS Citizenship FundingMIRA Coalition joining national immigrant-serving organizations in demanding that USCIS reinstate funding   Boston, MA – On Friday, April 25, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition joined as a plaintiff to Solutions in Hometown Connections et al. v. Noem et al., arguing … Continued