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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

Court’s DACA ruling welcome news, but immigration reform needed, advocates say

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Local immigrants and advocates Saturday hailed a federal judge’s order for the Trump administration to restore a program designed to protect young undocumented people from deportation, but warned that legislative action was urgently needed to reform the nation’s outmoded immigration system. Read more from the Boston Globe

MIRA Condemns Attempts to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census Count

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BOSTON – Eva Millona, CEO and President of the MIRA Coalition and Chair of the Statewide Complete Count Committee, today issued the following statement ahead of U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in the case of Trump v. New York, in which the Court has been asked to determine whether undocumented immigrants can be excluded from … Continued

Make becoming an American citizen great again

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It’s been said many times that most American-born citizens would fail the US history and civics test that immigrants must pass to become naturalized citizens. Read more from the Boston Globe.

New U.S. citizenship test draws criticism

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Individuals who apply for naturalization on or after Dec. 1, 2020 will be taking a revised U.S. citizenship test that will require them to learn 28 more civics items and answer twice as many questions as before. Read more from the Fall River Herald News.

Business leaders eye wish lists for Biden and Harris

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Ask leaders of Boston’s business associations what they want to see a Biden administration tackle first, and the wish lists vary tremendously. One common theme: Most seem buoyed by a sense of optimism that the federal government can find common ground as it confronts the twin crises recession and pandemic. Read more from the Boston … Continued

MIRA Congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on Historic Victory

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BOSTON – Eva Millona, President and CEO of the MIRA Coalition, today issued the following statement in response to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ election as President and Vice President of the United States. “MIRA extends our sincerest congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their hard fought victory. We especially would like to … Continued

Trump and Biden differ sharply on immigration policy

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PRESIDENT TRUMP has significantly altered almost every corner of the US immigration system, beginning with his Muslim travel ban days after his inauguration and ending with a recent effort to tailor which immigrants can apply for work visas. Read more from Commonwealth Magazine