immigration

The recent US Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump limiting federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions could set the tone for potential birthright citizenship issues in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

President Trump's long-anticipated travel ban went into effect last week, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with University of Michigan lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy about the implications of this controversial measure for local students and universities in Washtenaw County.

Anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests have been spreading across the country, and their reverberations are felt here in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Demonstrators rallied and marched against President Donald Trump across Michigan and the country Saturday—including in Lansing at the state Capitol. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County have been named as so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions" by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan House Democrats are trying to censure a Republican lawmaker for a speech they claim was racist. Colin Jackson has more.

Two bills passed with immediate effect in the Michigan House that will prohibit non-citizens from accessing government welfare programs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw County says it will not comply with the Department of Homeland Security’s demand for information on residents' county IDs if they legally can. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office confirms ICE agents have arrested a person in Ypsilanti, but rumors of mass arrests are unfounded. Agents also stopped at locations in Pittsfield and Ypsilanti Townships. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners says it’s legally obligated to comply with the demand from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to turn over I-9 proof of eligibility of employment documents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.