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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

DHS indefinitely extended TPS for Ukraine and Sudan on Monday; those with protections will retain status for the time being. TPS for these countries was set to expire on October 19, but the agency declined to announce any decision on the future of over 100,000 people impacted, only saying that an announcement “will be made … Continued

Advancing Policy Solutions for Immigrant Mental Health

Immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts are carrying an enormous weight. Increased enforcement, the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many families, including many with children who are U.S. citizens, and constant federal policy shifts are taking a real toll on mental health. Meanwhile, people seeking help face long wait times, language gaps, insurance … Continued

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued
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International Travel Tips For Green Card Holders 12/17/25

Lawful Permanent Resident Card (aka Green Card) holders need a valid, unexpired Green Card or a valid re-entry permit to travel internationally and re-enter the United States.    
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Safe Communities Act

Because civil immigration enforcement is not our job. The new federal administration will use every tool available to deport members of our immigrant communities, including our police and courts. This misuse of public safety resources drives a wedge between immigrant communities and the public institutions that protect and serve them. That’s why the Safe Communities … Continued
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Immigrant Legal Defense Act

Immigrants facing deportation proceedings are not guaranteed a court-appointed attorney if they cannot afford one. Without a lawyer, immigrants in detention are 10 times less likely to win relief from deportation.  With a federal administration committed to the mass detention and deportation of immigrants, and a new Congress actively stripping away existing rights and privileges, … Continued
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Lei de Dotações Suplementares de Segurança Nacional de 2024 (February 2024)

Depois de muitos meses de discussões a portas fechadas, os negociadores do Senado finalmente divulgaram no domingo, 4 de fevereiro, o texto da Lei de Dotações Suplementares de Segurança Nacional de 2024. Este projeto de lei começou como um pedido da governo Biden de bilhões em financiamento para apoiar a Ucrânia, Israel e outros aliados … Continued
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Ley de Asignaciones Suplementarias de Seguridad Nacional de 2024 (February 2024)

Después de muchos meses de discusiones a puerta cerrada, los negociadores del Senado finalmente publicaron el domingo 4 de febrero el text de la Ley de Asignaciones Suplementarias de Seguridad Nacional de 2024. Este proyecto de ley comenzó como una solicitud de la Administración de Biden de billones en fondos para apoyar a Ucrania, Israel … Continued
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National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 (Border Deal) (February 2024)

After many months of closed-door discussions, Senate negotiators on Sunday February 4 finally released text for the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024. This bill began as a request from the Biden Administration for billions in funding to support Ukraine, Israel, and other allies across the globe, but Republicans insisted that any such funding … Continued
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Multilingual Resources and Translations (Brazilian Portuguese)

MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES AND TRANSLATIONS Here are some organizations that have translated resources and might offer translations: Português Source Hub Brazilian Women’s Group Español  CASA IAC
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Border Processing Post-Title 42 (June 2023)

Title 42, the Public Health Service Act section that has allowed the government to halt entry of people into the U.S. at the Southern border since March 2020 due to COVID, was lifted on May 11, 2023. To coincide with the end of Title 42, the Biden Administration has announced several new border enforcement policies. … Continued
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