Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance
Jackson, MS
The Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) is a membership-based alliance which seeks to expand the rights and opportunities of vulnerable immigrants in Mississippi–and by example and extension inform the national policy debate over immigration reform. MIRA works to support immigrants in the exercise of their rights through providing legal services, organizing, advocacy and public education.
MIRA was formed in the Fall of 2000 in response to the needs of the rapidly growing, largely Latino immigrant population in Mississippi. Through constant vigilance and activity, MIRA members have successfully advocated the defeat of anti-immigrant legislation introduced in Mississippi, including English-only bills and other oppressive measures.
To learn more about MIRA, visit www.yourmira.org.
