Mid-Cape Immigrant Rights Coalition

The Mid-Cape Immigrant Rights Coalition (MCIRC) is a grassroots organization which recognizes that protecting the rights of immigrants is a frontline issue for the entire community. When constitutional rights erode for one group, they will erode for all.

We recognize that immigrants' rights are mutually dependent on the rights of all members of our community.

Recent and ongoing efforts:

• Interested in teaching ESL?
  The BRC is looking for volunteers. Checkout or share this flyer.

  Direct mutual aid for individuals and families impacted by ICE raids. If you're interested in being part of this effort, please fill out this form to indicate your potential interests & skills.

• We offer consultations to those who employ domestic workers (housecleaners, childcare providers and elder caregivers) and who want to learn more about how to protect immigrant domestic workers in their homes.

  • Through our collaboration with Hand in Hand–The Domestic Employers Network, experts are available to faith- and community-based organizations for training, resource sharing, and planning.
  • Contact us for more details, and see our flier for sharing this information.
• We offer consultations and aid to area school systems that are strategizing about how to protect the dignity and safety of immigrant students and their families.

  • Two seasoned educators, part of MCIRC, are available to schools for consultation, resource sharing, and planning. Contact us for more details.

• Following the lead of the Martha's Vineyard Fourth Amendment Project and Siembra’s 4th Amendment Workplace campaign, we are working to provide information and support to businesses in the Mid-Cape region to help them create a safe and welcoming environment for all employees, customers, and community members.

  More info coming soon.

• Business canvassing to distribute information about how local business can help make their workplaces safer for workers, customers, and community members. Learn more about this effort
• Legislative advocacy, including:

  • A resolution passed by the Barnstable Town Council to affirm the rights of immigrants in the town. Text of the resolution is on page 111 of the linked document.
  • The Dignity Not Deportations Act
  • Encouraging local business to sign MIRA's Pledge to Protect Immigrant Communities.
• Collaboration with other organizations and projects, such as 💡Luke's Lights