Cape Cod Women for Change

Mid-Cape Immigrant Rights Coalition Update

This was the text of a recent newsletter and we believe it is important to share it as a post

This text will also be added to our Immigrant info page.

In collaboration with the Cape Cod Coalition for Safe Communities and the Falmouth Immigrant Rights Coalition, the Mid-Cape Immigrant Rights Coalition (MCIRC) is actively involved in supporting and advocating for our immigrant communities in the Mid-Cape area (and parts of the Lower Cape). If you would like to be an active member of this Coalition or simply be on their email list, please contact Susan Gregory-Davis: susangregorydavis@gmail.com, Leadership Team member.

Currently, MCIRC is working on two very important initiatives:

1) Setting up a database of volunteers for our Mutual Aid Network to support immigrant individuals and families impacted by ICE activity. We are partnering with LatinX in Action (Hyannis), the Brazilian Resource Center (S. Yarmouth), and local immigrant faith communities (in process) to match community needs and resources. If you are interested in being part of this support network (for example-providing transportation to grocery stores, work, appointments, etc.; accompanying families to detention facilities; delivering grocery orders to homes; offering childcare during ESL classes; providing other essential support services, etc.), please scan the QR code below to complete our survey of interests and skills. Submitting a response does not represent any obligation, and your contact information will ONLY be used for the purpose of organizing this Mutual Aid Network. There is a place for everyone to volunteer! Thank you for your interest!

2) Outreach to the business community focusing on “know your rights” (especially Fourth Amendment Rights) and assisting businesses with developing protocols for how to respond to an ICE encounter at their workplace. In partnership with other groups on the Cape and Islands, we are hoping to build a Cape-wide Fourth Amendment (4A) business community and website based on the work of the Martha’s Vineyard 4A Project.  If you are interested in working with MCIRC on this initiative, please contact Jan Darcy jandarcy@live.com, MCIRC Steering Committee member

Calls to Action:

1.      Weekly Events:

a)      Wednesdays: 1-2pm       PLYMOUTH, MA       Witness Wednesdays, Standout at Plymouth Correctional Facility, Peacefully protest against due process violations and show support for ICE detainees, Review LWV peaceful protest guidance HERE. Park at Home Depot or shopping plazas. 26 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth.

b)      Wednesdays: 11am-1pm  BURLINGTON, MA     Weekly Stand-Out Outside Burlington MA ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office,  SPONSORS: Burlington Area Clergy for Justice, Show love & support for immigrants, express our shame at ICE, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government, 1000 District Ave, Burlington.

c)      Fridays:  NOON       VIRTUAL.     MIRA Weekly Immigrant/RefugeeFriday Field Report Live, HOST: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). Weekly livestream via YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. 

2.    The Brazilian Resource Center is looking for ESL Volunteers for Fall ’26. See flyer below for more information!

3.      LUCE: Become a member of a Cape Cod and Islands LUCE Hub, in your area of the Cape (Upper Cape, Mid-Cape, Lower Cape, Outer Cape, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard).Contact Adam Liss (Adl.108@pm.me) of the Mid-Cape Indivisible/Cape Cod Women for Change Leadership Team for more info.

If you see any ICE activity on the Cape and Islands call and report it to LUCE.  If you feel safe to do so, you can take cell phone videos.  photos of cars, license plates; ICE agents, attire and identifying badges, etc.  You should not approach ICE alone and obey their commands.  Keep a safe distance.

4.    You can also report ICE misconduct to Gov. Healey’s Office:

              Use this form to report potentially unlawful activity or misconduct by ICE and other federal agents enforcing immigration laws in Massachusetts to the Offices of Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. You can submit the form for yourself or someone else.  CLICK HERE:  Mass.gov/FedMisconduct 

           
 MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL ‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS’  Information:
 https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-issues-guidance-for-immigrants-families-and-communities-on-ice-enforcement
 Also, find through this QR code: downloadable Know Your Rights, Family Preparedness, LUCE Hub, Detainer Locator, Care Authorization Forms, and Detainee Locator info:


5. Advocate for the Protect Act (An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment to all MA residents): The Protect Act has moved to the Joint Conference Committee for final reconciliation (after various versions were passed by both the House and the Senate this spring).  It will still then have to be passed by both chambers, then finally it will move to the Governor’s Office.  More Info to follow.

Additional Information: This new report from the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health documents patterns of excessive force, deliberately creating a climate of fear, and suppression of rights in ICE actions in MA, and the impact on the community, including healthcare and social services.  https://immigranthealth.org/publications/iced-in-the-actions-and-impacts-of-u-s-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-ice-in-massachusetts-in-2025

Here is the accompanying media tool kit. https://immigranthealth.org/iced-in-social-media-toolkit/


UPCOMING PROTESTS:

2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH HYANNIS AIRPORT ROTARY (unless otherwise noted)

BRIDGE BRIGADE – We are going to be part of a Cape-Wide Overpass Effort on July 5th 3-4pm

Our Bridge will be on 149, Meeting House Way, just off exit 5 – Details and sign-up here.

POSTCARDS – 3-5pm unless otherwise noted:

HELP US WITH POSTCARD STAMP DONATIONS! Order them HERE and have them mailed to our mailbox: 1000 Independence Drive, Suite 7, Box 209, Hyannis, MA 02601 OR you can donate cash at for postcard stamps at any of our events.

Help us with donations for supplies!

Or use QR code:

NEW: Do you want to help us raise money for stamps and supplies for postcards and our other activities? We are looking to create a fundraising committee- send an email to MidCapeIndivisible@@gmail.com

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