Enhancing Immigrant Lives for a Stronger Maine
What We Do
At the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC), our mission is to improve legal, social, and economic conditions for immigrants in the state of Maine.
MIRC brings together more than 100 organizations to form a unique statewide network representing diverse ethnic communities. These organizations, a majority of which are led by people of color, work together to foster immigrant inclusion and integration through both support programs and policies.
“Enhancing their lives while strengthening Maine – through advocacy, information sharing and collaboration both through and among our member organizations.”
Policy Work
As part of our mission, we continually follow and advocate for local, state, and national policies that affect Maine’s immigrant community. Here’s what we’re working on now:
MIRC Policy Priorities 2024-2026
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
Explore the landmark bill that establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals.
Case Inquiry Date Tip Sheet (Multilingual Resources) – Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman(CIS)
New Expanded Monthly Child Tax Credit
As part of the 2020 American Rescue Plan, families can earn advanced payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC)
News
Discover the latest events related to local, state, and national immigration policy.
WELCOME TO THE RESOURCE HUB
This is a working document intended to help New Mainers: verify ICE sightings; know your rights; make a plan in case of family separation; find resources; support detainees; and get involved with advocacy.
BEM-VINDO AO CENTRO DE RECURSOS
Em inglês / outros idiomas NOTA: Este é um documento em construção, sujeito a atualizações, traduções e revisões jurídicas regulares. Se você tiver interesse em
Advocacy Update, Dec. 12, 2025
Dear MIRC Community, Welcome to Friday! Due to scheduling, this will be the final Advocacy Update of 2025. Over the past year, we have covered
Response to Hostile Rhetoric from POTUS on Somali, Afghan, and Other Immigrant Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ruben Torres, Advocacy and Policy Manager, rtorres@maineimmigrantrights.org PORTLAND, MAINE – Over the past several weeks, the country has witnessed increasingly hostile
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When we strengthen our immigrant community, we strengthen Maine. Your generous donations help us make our state a place where we can all thrive.
Members
Our extensive network is made up of organizations dedicated to strengthening and supporting our immigrant community.
