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The Impact of ICE Enforcement on Massachusetts Communities

How ICE enforcement operations have detrimentally affected our communities ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enforcement operations under the second term of the Trump administration have detrimentally affected our communities, and the harm impacts everyone: citizens and lawful permanent residents as well as undocumented individuals across the United States.  For nearly two years, we have watched … Continued

Policy Updates – 10/15/2026

On September 30, the Massachusetts District Court issued an order staying certain provisions of an Interim Final Rule issued by the Trump administration regarding the collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations.  Under the rule, DHS issued fines of up to $1.8 million to individuals for failure to depart. The court found that the … Continued

Cut Off From Care 

Thousands of Massachusetts Immigrants Lose Health Coverage Under New Federal Law Contributed by MIRA’s Access and Resources Specialist Catherine Ramirez Mejia On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the HR1 (referred to by the Trump administration as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3)”), introducing sweeping cuts to federal healthcare programs. Some restrictions, such as those on … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

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

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: Wednesday, 3/19: Impacted Immigrants, State Lawmakers, Advocates Join MIRA Coalition for 29th Annual Immigrants Day at the State House (Haitian Creole, Simplified Chinese Translations)

For Immediate Release March 13, 2025 BOSTON – Immigrants directly impacted by the Trump administration’s dangerous, xenophobic policies will join the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, state lawmakers, and  advocates to rally in support of immigrants at the 29th annual Immigrants Day at the State House event.   “We here in Massachusetts know that … Continued

29th Annual Immigrants Day at the State House Day 1: Immigrant Rights Conference Preparing For Action Tuesday March 18th 2025

MIRA’s first Immigrants’ Day at the State House Spring Conference March 18: Preparing for Action Together – get your tickets now!

This year, in preparation for the 29th annual Immigrants’ Day at the State House, MIRA is hosting our first Immigrants’ Rights Conference! The conference will be held March 18th from 9am to 6pm at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge. Preparing For Action, it will be an opportunity for advocates and community members to come … Continued

Tuesday, 9/24: Stop Discrimination Rally in Support of the Haitian Community of Massachusetts and Springfield, OH 

Immigration Advocates and Allies Across the State Unite to Express Outrage Against Defamation of Haitian Immigrants  BOSTON – The Haitian community in Massachusetts is urgently calling on all partners, elected officials and allies committed to justice to join us for a powerful solidarity movement. We must unite to support the Haitian community and unapologetically reject defamatory … Continued

Give Liberty a Hand: A Night of Celebration and Impact

MIRA’s 28th Annual Fundraiser Join us for an unforgettable evening at MIRA’s 28th annual “Give Liberty a Hand” fundraiser on Thursday, June 13th, at the elegant Seaport Hotel. This special night will bring together the community leaders, coalition members, policy makers, business leaders, and allies who work tirelessly to support and advocate for immigrants in … Continued