“Let us send a clear, powerful message, once again,” said Councilor Kaitlin Callahan. “Rockland stands with all of its residents. We will protect our community... we will never be governed by fear. Not today, not tomorrow, and not ever.” www.penbaypilot.com/article/rock...

Reminder: Due process is a human right—not a privilege. Everyone deserves a fair day in immigration court with a lawyer by their side to protect their rights.

The stories of immigrants can contribute to winning gains for climate justice. Learn more at this event coming up ⬇️ www.maineconservation.org/calendar/see...

Of all the federal rule changes attacking immigrants, this one is among the most significant. It would totally upend the eligibility criteria for citizenship, further fueling ICE's detentions and deportations of asylum seekers. Sign & share ⬇️ actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

MIRC's Response to Hostile Rhetoric from POTUS on Somali, Afghan, and Other Immigrant Communities. Read it online ⬇️ maineimmigrantrights.org/response-to-...

Join us in commemorating the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Available in 577 languages—from Abkhaz to Zulu—it's the most translated document in the world. Source for illustrations: www.ohchr.org/en/universal...

“We don't have country, we don't have government, we don't have... peace,” said Shukri Abasheikh. The conflict she fled decades ago still shapes how she sees U.S. immigration decisions today. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

Note: TPS cannot be revoked immediately; there has to be a 60-day notice of a rule change that the public is allowed to submit comments on regarding the change; that change would apply to all, not just a specific state. time.com/7337670/soma...

Work Permit Rule Change 🚨 DEADLINE 11:59pm ET TONIGHT 🚨 Comment here ⬇️ www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

We're Grateful for You! Read our newsletter with links to actions and videos here 👇🏾 conta.cc/3XlfotX

“It’s so important for people to have access to food that’s culturally important and relevant and meets their culture’s needs and taste.” ~ Jonah Fertig-Burd of InterRooted, MIRC partner wgme.com/news/local/m...

Border Patrol arrests hit record high in Maine www.mainepublic.org/immigration/...

MIRC statement on DHS’s proposed public charge rule. Read it online with links: conta.cc/3XCKlKd

Our friends at NPNA launched the ClimateDisplacedLeaders.org site to coincide with COP30 climate talks in Brazil, in progress till Nov. 21. Experts say the initial progress on "loss and damage funding," which would help ensure the safety of climate refugees, is a drop in the ocean...

“I think most don’t realize how hard it is to immigrate legally to the United States,” says former senior policy official @margyoh.bsky.social. She explains other surprising facts about the immigration system in a wide-ranging new Q&A:

“Each number is not just policy — it is a life-or-death decision for families fleeing war or persecution. Limiting the number to 7,500 is a betrayal of the United States’ humanitarian commitment,” said Fatima Saidi, director of We Are All America and an Afghan refugee. lanoticia.com/storiesineng...

"Kobe ICE raid through the eyes of a former employee," by Obie Casperson mainecampus.com/category/new...

It's official. 🫠 We are in the longest government shutdown in US history. Read our statement: partnershipfornewamericans.org/as-shutdown-becomes-longest-in-history-advocates-decry-priorities-funding-deportations-over-food-and-healthcare/

MIRC is joining the global movement of climate displaced leaders because climate change is rapidly becoming one of the largest drivers of global displacement. Learn more from Malado's story 👇🏾 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKB... Learn more from @npnewamericans.bsky.social

The Maine MultiCultural Center (MMCC) is hiring! They're seeking a half-time Outreach Coordinator to help New Mainers access needed resources and services in the greater Bangor community. Learn more 👇🏾 mainemulticulturalcenter.org/news/

Every vote is a voice, make yours heard. 🗳️ Head to the polls today! Find your polling place: www.vote.org/polling-place-locator

This will be the lowest ever number of refugee admissions set by any president. President Trump's move is not only racist, but an affront to our moral commitment to protect people seeking safety.

"The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and other community partners say they have struggled to respond as more and more people are reporting ICE and Border Patrol sightings, many of which they say are hard to verify and create fear in immigrant communities." www.pressherald.com/2025/10/27/m...

🗞️ Here are excerpts from our latest monthly MIRC newsletter. You can read the whole thing online (and sign up for it!) at 👉🏽 conta.cc/3KZdzjA

All of Maine is within 100 miles of the U.S. border, and that can mean you and your devices are more vulnerable to searches. Check out the ACLU Maine for up-to-date information on knowing and asserting your rights 👇🏾 www.aclumaine.org/en/know-your...

"Maine immigrant rights groups launch statewide ICE watch hotline" mainemorningstar.com/2025/10/23/m...

Congratulations to the advocates in York County regarding the town of Wells's 287G contract. This is a significant win for us all, making Maine safer one community at a time. Thank you all for a great job well done! www.mainepublic.org/immigration/...

Decision on ICE contract in Cumberland County tabled for 30 days. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

Tonite in Waldo County.

Federal immigration agents have detained an alarming number of U.S. citizens, demonstrating their widespread failure to respect basic protections against wrongful seizures. “Any one of us could be next,” said Cody Wofsy, Deputy Director of our Immigrants' Rights Project.

“This Is Ethnic Cleansing”: Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Decries Trump’s Targeting of Immigrants

Dozens feared dead in the latest Mediterranean shipwreck spark protests in Rome #Refugees

We're joining United Way of Southern Maine in developing CA$H Greater Portland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) to engage community leaders and industry experts in helping individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Want to volunteer? 👉🏽 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

What Is A Fourth Amendment Workplace? Learn from 4thworkplace.org in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYj0...

Thousands of people detained by ICE are actually held in local, publicly operated jails These facilities–run by elected sheriffs–are making money off of the incarceration of people who are mostly accused of no more serious offense than crossing the border without permission

Our friends in Massachusetts are serving their community by monitoring the agencies separating families and putting immigrants and refugees in danger. www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...

Justice Kavanaugh compared wrongful stops of U.S. citizens to a mild inconvenience. Tell that to those terrorized in a raid in Chicago As @tusk81.bsky.social noted, "This chaos has not been isolated to major American cities where the admin is engaged in the political targeting of perceived enemies"

"Thousands of federal agents once tasked with investigating drug smuggling, sexual exploitation and organized crime have been redirected to immigration enforcement under President Trump’s second-term push to accelerate deportations." https://on.wsj.com/4nHLcov

Black and Brown school-age children were zip-tied and dragged out of bed in the middle of the night. Americans should be outraged. ICE and this administration's immigration actions against American families have gone too far, and they must end now. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

The Malaga Ship is coming to Bangor... Rocha's performance tells the story of the 5 million Africans torn from their homelands, forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders. 🎟️ 👉🏽 eventbrite.com/e/the-malaga-ship-a-story-of-maine-the-middle-passage-tickets-1330893431079

"Cumberland County can choose not to be part of this national deportation infrastructure. We need to say 'no more.'" -Crystal Cron, director of Presente! Maine www.mainepublic.org/immigration/...

Thank you to all who attended MiF 2025! conta.cc/3Imhw0N

"Community is our superpower." ~ Mufalo Chitam Executive Director, MIRC Thank you @Mainepublic.org for covering the Maine Immigration Forum. We'll be sharing our photos and videos from the MiF event soon as well. #Maine #immigration #migrantjustice #publicmedia

Mark your calendar to join Cross Cultural Community Services, a longtime member of the MIRC family, at their fundraiser next month. Featuring live performances by Kenya Hall and Suzie Assam 🎟️ Tickets available online, registration required at cccsmaine.org

On the morning of September 11, 2025, unidentified agents detained a parent on a school access road shortly after they dropped off their child... Read our full statement: conta.cc/4nCns4F #Maine #immigration #ImmigrantRights #ICE #Border #BorderPatrol

Today, September 17th, is Citizenship Day! On #CitizenshipDay2025 we at MIRC recognize that naturalization is more than a status change; it's a declaration of belonging. It ensures that we are not just spoken about, but are the ones speaking, deciding, and shaping the future. Learn more ⬇️

The Maine Immigration Forum is one week away! Get your tickets... And come ready to move your hips. Register here ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/maine-immigration-forum-mif-2025-tickets-982875616427

These subsidies to oil and gas giants will continue driving climate refugees around the world as people flee floods, droughts, and the increase in extreme weather incidents globally. #climatejustice #immigrantjustice #environmentaljustice

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo related to "public charge," (referring to a person deemed likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence). Three key takeaways from the memo 👇🏾