immigration

An overflow crowd packed into Ann Arbor City Council Chambers Monday night, many in support of a resolution further curbing any ICE activities in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan’s attorney general is encouraging residents to know their rights when dealing with immigration enforcement. Colin Jackson has more.

The parents of Ypsilanti students detained by immigration enforcement officials last week have met with representatives of a local immigrants' rights resource center. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to pass a resolution reaffirming its 2017 policy of banning the use of city resources for immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

On Sunday, the American Federation of Government Employees will hold vigils across the country to honor Alex Pretti. AFGE Local 2092 will participate. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A state Senate committee opened hearings Thursday on bills to restrict how federal immigration authorities operate in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

As another federal government shutdown looms, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says Democratic colleagues in the Senate need to hold fast on Homeland Security funding. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

More information has come out from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office regarding ICE activity that took place locally this past Tuesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A State Senate Committee will hold a hearing today on three bills aimed at limiting actions of immigration enforcement officers in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A small protest in Detroit Wednesday urged Michigan’s U.S. Senators to block funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Colin Jackson has more.