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Advocacy Updates, Aug. 1, 2025
Want to see these updates directly in you email inbox? Join our list. Dear MIRC Community, Happy Friday and welcome to August! With the first
Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Opposes the New U.S. Visa Bond Policy for Malawi and Zambia
MIRC joins a growing national opposition to program requiring citizens of Malawi and Zambia to post bonds as a precondition for obtaining a visa.
MIRC’S 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION WRAP-UP
SUMMARY It’s over! It lasted from December to July, but the 2023 session of the Maine State Legislature has ended. It was a bittersweet session,
MIRC STATEMENT ON GOV. MILLS’ RE-ELECTION
Portland, ME – On behalf of the members of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC), we congratulate Governor Janet Mills on her re-election. We are
MIRC STATEMENT ON THE PUBLIC CHARGE FINAL RULE
PORTLAND, ME – On September 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule to be published in the Federal Register that
Portland Area Leaders Attempt to Raise $1.5 Million to Create Housing for Asylum Seekers
PORTLAND, ME – MIRC and The Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) are proud to spearhead an effort to provide transitional housing to asylum seekers
MIRC Food Program Volunteers
Our MIRC ethnic-led collaborative program has moved to the Root Cellar and we are looking for volunteers to help us package the hot meals into
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