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02/10/25 Federal Policy Update

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Federal Updates A US District Judge in New Hampshire joined judges in Washington and Maryland in issuing a preliminary injunction against the administration’s efforts to ignore the Constitution. The suit, brought by NH Indonesian Community Support with the support of the ACLU and others, seeks to block Trump’s executive order that limits birthright citizenship in … Continued

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02/06/2025 Federal Policy Update

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On Friday, a news report revealed that the administration is planning to rescind parole under the Process for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela program (CHNV). This move was expected following the president’s Executive Order rescinding all categorical parole programs, but nothing has been officially announced yet. Some advocates fear that revocation could make individuals an … Continued

Protecting Our Immigrant Communities Campaign Launch!

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It’s official! On Wednesday, MIRA Coalition members, state legislators, and allied organizations and immigrant community members rallied on the State House steps for a press conference launching the Protecting Our Immigrant Communities campaign, and pressed for state action on proposed legislation that would defend immigrant communities from federal overreach. Headlined by lead sponsors of the … Continued

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Statement in response to President Trump’s proposal to use Guantánamo Bay as a detention center for immigrants in deportation proceedings

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In response to President Trump’s proposal to detain immigrants undergoing deportation proceedings in Guantánamo Bay, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement: “Detaining immigrants in Guantánamo Bay is as absurd as it is inhumane. President Trump once again is trying to distract the public by … Continued

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1/30/25 Federal Policy Update

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On Monday, the Trump Administration placed a freeze on trillions of federal spending, including grants. This freeze would have impacted a broad array of federal spending, including funds for citizenship programs, Head Start, energy assistance, shelter funding, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. These cuts would have devastated communities, organizations, and state budgets, and the … Continued

1/30/2025 Protecting Our Immigrant Communities Rally Press Release

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Press Release For Immediate Release January 30, 2025 Contact: Alex Psilakis | apsilakis@melwoodglobal.com | (508) 641-9761 State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates Gather to Launch “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign Pro-immigrant rally illustrated the need for Massachusetts to push back against President Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric and executive orders BOSTON – On Wednesday, January 29, the Massachusetts Immigrant … Continued

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Advisory: State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign

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State Lawmakers, Immigration Advocates to Host Rally Launching “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign Campaign to highlight ways Massachusetts must push back against President Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric and executive orders BOSTON – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition will rally alongside state lawmakers and fellow advocates to launch the “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign, … Continued