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Good News – 4/25/2025

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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. MIRA has received a large grant from World Education Services to fund implementation of the Physicians Pathway Act! This state policy was passed in November, and provides a pathway for … Continued

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Policy Update – 4/17/2025

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Good news: CHNV parole remains valid! The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge has put this on hold! This means that individuals who entered through CHNV and whose … Continued

A Betrayal of Trust: How the IRS-DHS Data Sharing Deal Threatens Immigrants and Massachusetts Tax Revenue

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In a move that threatens both the economic stability of Massachusetts and the trust of immigrant communities, the federal government finalized a controversial agreement this month allowing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share confidential taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For decades, the IRS has assured taxpayers, both undocumented and those … Continued

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Good News 4/17/2025 – CHNV parole remains valid!

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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 leave you with this image: “Many hands make light work” Show upSpeak upTake care of yourself and others

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Policy Update – 4/16/2025 CHNV Parole Remains Valid

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See more information here to determine if you are included in the group of people who benefit from this court decision.   The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge … Continued

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Press Statement 4/14/25 – Federal Funding for Citizenship Program Terminated

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Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition announced that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had suddenly frozen $300,000 in funding for citizenship application assistance. While the MIRA Coalition was hopeful that USCIS would reinstate their funding, the federal agency recently notified the organization that the funding was officially cut. … Continued

Policy Update Non-Citizen Registry 4/11/25

Policy Update 4/11/2025 – Registration rule now in effect

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Read our explainer on Registration: what it is, who is already considered registered, and potential consequences of registering or failing to register. Español, Português, Kreyòl ayisyen Today, the Trump Administration’s “registration rule” takes effect. The rule requires noncitizens to to carry proof of registration with them at all times. Many noncitizens are already considered registered, including … Continued

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Good News 4/10/25 – “Hands Off’ protests across the country and globe show the magnitude of our strength and resistance

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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. Over 1,400 “Hands Off!” mass-action protests were held at state capitols, federal buildings, congressional offices, Social Security’s headquarters, parks and city halls throughout the entire country. Boston alone had almost … Continued