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Community Readiness in the Face of ICE Arrests

President Trump campaigned on a threat to deport one million immigrants from this country per year.  We saw an ongoing escalation of the numbers of immigrants targeted in Massachusetts throughout 2025 and continuing into early this year, but still well below deporting one million people.  However, this is beginning to change. Over this past year … Continued

Back to School: What Immigrant Families Should Know

As immigration enforcement increases across the country and protections such as Temporary Protected Status end for some countries, many immigrant families are living with fear and uncertainty. That fear is affecting whether some children make it to school. Recent data show that 17% of parents cited ICE activity near schools as a barrier to attendance. And that … Continued
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Tuition Equity

MIRA stands firmly with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in defending our tuition equity laws against attacks from the Trump Administration. We are confident our tuition equity laws will be upheld by the courts. We are closely following the latest attacks from the Trump administration against the Tuition Equity Law. At this point, the case is … Continued
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Re-Parole for Certain Afghan Nationals (August 2023)

Since July 2021, the U.S. government has evacuated approximately 77,000 Afghans and paroled them into the United States. Afghans paroled into the United States were granted permission to remain for up to two years and received employment authorization. Parole is a humanitarian measure, and does not lead to more permanent immigration status (including lawful permanent … Continued
Community Members English Humanitarian immigration status Legal
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Overview of Humanitarian Sponsorship Programs (August 2023)

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ Global Trends, in 2021, there were 89.3 million people worldwide who were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts, violence, fear of persecution and human rights violations. New arrivals often face many challenges when they arrive in a new country, and having access to financial … 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
Community Members Educators Employers & Business Owners Legal Providers Service Providers English Portuguese Workforce & economy
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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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Kijan imigran yo ka jwenn yon lisans chofè Massachusetts

Apati Jiyè 2023, rezidan Massachusetts yo ka aplike pou yon lisans kondwi estanda, kèlkeswa sitiyasyon imigrasyon yo. Ou ka prepare lè w aprann sou pwosesis la epi jwenn dokiman ki nesesè yo. Telechaje fich la pou aprann plis.
Community Members Service Providers Haitian Creole Legal State policy Workforce & economy
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Como obter uma Carteira de Habilitação de Massachusetts para Imigrantes

A partir de julho de 2023, os residentes de Massachusetts poderão solicitar uma carteira de motorista padrão, independentemente do status de imigração. Você pode se preparar conhecendo o processo e obtendo os documentos necessários. Baixe a ficha informativa para saber mais.
Community Members Service Providers Portuguese Legal State policy Workforce & economy
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Upstream RAFT Act (May 2023)

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) is a state program that provides short-term financial assistance for low-income families and individuals facing eviction or a utility shutoff, regardless of immigration status. The program provides up to $10,000 per year to cover utilities, moving costs, and overdue rent. Assistance is paid directly to landlords and utility … Continued
Community Members Service Providers English Housing & Benefits State policy
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Physician Pathway Act (March 2023)

An Act Improving Healthcare Delivery for Underserved Residents of the Commonwealth. S.1402 (Sen. Jason Lewis) and H.2224 (Reps. Jack Lewis & Mindy Domb) Download the Physician Pathway Act (March 2023) factsheet to learn more.
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Cover All Kids (March 2023)

An Act to Ensure Equitable Health Coverage for Children (HD.2153/SD. 778) Lead Sponsors: Rep. Dave Rogers and Sen. Sal DiDomenico Download the Cover All Kids (March 2023) factsheet to learn more.
Community Members Educators Service Providers English Children & Families Housing & Benefits Workforce & economy