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MIRA Coalition Responds to Trump Administration’s Elimination of Funding

BOSTON, MA –  In response to the announcement made by the Trump administration eliminating $1 billion in immigrant services, of which the MIRA Coalition previously received $300,000, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement: “The Trump administration continues to target immigrants in its ongoing efforts … Continued

MIRA’s Branding Refresh

Renewing Our Commitment and Celebrating Strength and Resolve as a Coalition For almost 40 years, MIRA has stood with immigrant and refugee communities across Massachusetts. As we’ve grown, it became clear it was time for a new look, one that moves beyond our state-shaped logo. We wanted our new branding to encompass the values underpinning … Continued

Policy Updates 9/25/2026

The White House had secretly created a new agency within the State Department, the Office of Remigration. While the name of the agency is troubling enough – “remigration” is a term used by European White Nationalists as a euphemism for expelling people of color – the purpose of the new agency shines a horrid light … Continued
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New Asylum Processing Rule

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New Asylum Processing Rule (7/31/2026) The Trump Administration published a new rule on July 28 about how Asylum Officers should process asylum applications. The rule allows Asylum Officers to transfer some asylum cases to immigration court for deportation proceedings without first interviewing the applicant. Situations in which an Asylum Officer may be able to do … Continued

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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship (7/1/2026)

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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship  The Supreme Court issued a decision that stops the Trump Executive Order on birthright citizenship from taking effect. The Executive Order would have meant that babies born in the US of a mother with no or temporary lawful status would not be considered US citizens unless the father was a … Continued

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Policy Update – Pause in Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries (1/16/26)

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Pause in Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries This week, the media reported that the Trump Administration has issued new guidance instructing consular officers to suspend processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries. Interviews will continue but cases will then be placed in an administrative hold. The guidance cites concerns related to “public … Continued

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Policy Update – TSA Sharing Air Traveler Information (12/16/2025)

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TSA Sharing Air Traveler Information The news media has reported that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is regularly providing lists of air travel passengers to ICE. This includes information about individuals traveling on domestic flights inside the United States. ICE reviews the lists to identify individuals with final deportation orders or who it believes are … Continued

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Changes to Work Permits – 12/4/2025

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Changes to Work Permits Immigration has announced that starting today it is shortening the validity of certain work permits. The changes will affect any pending applications for new or renewal of work permits, but will not affect work permits that have already been issued. Under the policy: Work permits will be valid for 18 months … Continued

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End of Automatic Extensions for Work Permits – 10/29/2025

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End of Automatic Extensions for Work Permits Immigration has announced that it will no longer automatically extend the validity of a work permit while a renewal application is pending. This new policy will be in effect for work permit renewal applications received by USCIS on or after October 30. The policy includes some narrow exceptions. … Continued

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Policy Update – 4/16/2025 CHNV Parole Remains Valid

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See more information here to determine if you are included in the group of people who benefit from this court decision.   The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge … Continued