Upcoming Events

Join Boston DSA's contingent in support of MIRA's 30th annual Immigrants Day at the State House! We will be signing up as a group, networking with other advocacy organizations, and meeting with our legislators to push for the following things in the statehouse:

• Ban 287(g) partnerships - these are agreements between local police and ICE to collaborate
• Prohibit informal collaboration with ICE
• Prohibit immigration arrests in and around courthouses without a judicial warrant
• Detention standards for MA facilities housing immigration detainees

Many of these are effectively in the PROTECT Act proposed by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC). More details on the PROTECT Act can be found here.

The MIRA Coalition is also open to other legislation that achieve the above goals, with the legislative situation changing rapidly in recent weeks. It is urgent we pressure the legislature to make the passed bill as strong as possible.

Below is MIRA's description and outline of the day:

Bring your lived experiences and policy expertise directly to decision-makers. Together, we will help shape policies that reflect the needs, dignity, and humanity of our immigrant communities.

Massachusetts legislators need to hear from their own constituents and advocates—now more than ever—about the issues that matter most and the bills required to address them.

Event Program:

9:30am Arrival and Networking
10:00am BVocal Choir Performance and Opening
10:30am Speaking Program
11:15am Legislative Meetings Orientation
11:30am Dismiss for Meetings
11:45am Legislative Meetings Start

Finally, whether you can or can't make it in person, please sign the petition to demand state leadership act on these demands: https://www.lucemass.org/courts

*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/2026-immigrants-day-at-the-state-house

Blue Bottle Independent Union (BBIU) is hosting a flyering event outside the Newbury (163 Newbury St) location. We will be asking members of the community to boycott Blue Bottle Coffee until the workers receive a fair contract. Come stand in solidarity with your baristas!

*Link to RSVP on ActionNetwork:* https://actionnetwork.org/events/flyering-at-blue-bottle-4