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A federal judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit against Washtenaw County by the Trump administration is being celebrated by local officials even though the decision could be appealed. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The federal court has dismissed the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Washtenaw County over policies regarding its immigrant community. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

President Donald Trump’s new executive orders again try to restrict the U.S. Constitution’s promise of birthright citizenship. Colin Jackson has more on what that could mean for Michigan.

A memorial march and vigil honoring people who died during encounters with ICE will take place in downtown Ann Arbor this weekend. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown faces a challenge in the August 4th Primary election from Amber Fellows, who currently serves as City Council member of Ward 3. Both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican challenger, and the winner of the primary will run unopposed in the November election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Mayor Brown about her campaign and the issues facing the city ahead of the August primary.

Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown faces a challenge in the August 4th Primary election from Amber Fellows, who currently serves as City Council member of Ward 3. Both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican challenger, and the winner of the primary will run unopposed in the November election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Fellows about her campaign and the issues facing the city ahead of the August primary.

Democrats running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat fought it out over the role of outside money in politics during a debate Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold birthright citizenship granted through the 14th Amendment in a narrow 6-3 decision. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local angle.

Dexter Township has passed resolutions supporting and protecting community members belonging to minority groups. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit recently defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald to secure the Michigan Democratic Party's nomination for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel who cannot run again due to term limits.