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Policy Updates – 11/6/2026

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An ICE agent accused of ramming a construction worker with his SUV surrendered to Texas authorities on Monday. Harris County prosecutors charged Mario Alberto Morales with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for striking Miguel Parra Hernandez with his vehicle after a brief chase through a parking lot. Following a pattern we’ve seen repeatedly, ICE … Continued

What Happens Now? 2026 Midterm Election Results

What Happens Now? 2026 Midterm Election Results

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This week’s midterm election was in many ways a repudiation of the Trump Administration’s violent, racist approach to immigration. Exit polls show that voters both in Massachusetts and across the nation ranked immigration as the third most important issue for them after the economy and the state of our democracy. But while Democrats are poised … Continued

MIRA POLICY UPDATE

Policy Updates – 10/29/2026

Policy Updates

On Tuesday, a federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked a Trump Administration proposal that would make it easier for them to rescind grants of refugee status for those already in the United States. The proposal earlier this month would have allowed refugees only 10 days to challenge an agency decision to strip them of their … Continued

Massachusetts 2026 Ballot Initiatives

Massachusetts 2026 Ballot Initiatives

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Understanding the Midterm Ballot Initiatives for the 2026 Massachusetts General Election With the election this Tuesday, November 3rd, many Massachusetts voters have already decided on who they will vote for to fill legislative and executive seats across our government. However, elections also frequently provide an opportunity for the voting public to express their views directly … Continued

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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

Policy Updates

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

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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

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TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

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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

The Impact of ICE Enforcement on Massachusetts Communities

The Impact of ICE Enforcement on Massachusetts Communities

MIRA Coalition Blog

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

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Policy Updates – 10/15/2026

Policy Updates

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 

MIRA Coalition Blog

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