Public charge ‘teach-in’ for Mass.
3 videos • 44 views • by MIRA Coalition On Feb. 24, 2020, the new 'public charge' rule went into effect that enables immigration officers to deny green cards or visas to applicants whom they deem likely to qualify for public benefits at some point in the future. MIRA and its three co-leaders of the Protecting Immigrant Families campaign in Massachusetts – Health Care For All, Health Law Advocates and the Mass. Law Reform Institute – teamed up with the Boston Mayor's Office and AILA New England for a 'teach-in' to answer community organizations' questions and identify the most pressing needs for outreach and support.