Amid national debate over deportation tactics, here’s what to know about ICE and Border Patrol enforcement in Michigan.
Lauren Gibbons
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Dana Nessel: Bar immigration arrests at Michigan courthouses
As tensions flare over the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation push, Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel urges Michigan Supreme Court to ban immigration arrests in local courthouses.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Fact check: Donald Trump touts economy, downplays costs in Michigan speech
President Donald Trump returned to Michigan on Tuesday to claim major economic wins but falsely claimed the cost of groceries and rents have fallen. Here are the facts.
Posted inMichigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
President Donald Trump returning to Michigan for economic club speech
President Donald Trump is expected to address members of the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.
Posted inMichigan Government, Transportation
Did auto insurance overhaul help Michigan motorists? Depends who you ask.
Michiganders are saving an average of $357 on auto insurance because of 2019 reforms, according to one new analysis. Critics say the study doesn’t show the full picture.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
After government sold their home, Michiganders take fight to Supreme Court
A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.
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Michigan Supreme Court eyes limits on courthouse immigration arrests
If adopted, the amendment would add Michigan to the list of states attempting to limit immigration arrests following court proceedings.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Political and Public Policy Information
What shutdown deal means for Michigan food stamps, flight delays, more
As Trump fights full SNAP payments and unpaid air traffic controllers miss work, a tentative deal could soon reopen the federal government. What it means for Michigan.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee facing deportation in ‘race against time’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardons Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee detained by immigration officials based on a decades-old criminal record already expunged by the state. Advocates are not sure where he is.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Most violent Michigan crimes go unsolved. Lawmakers want to change that
Less than half of violent crimes like murder, assault, rape and robbery are speedily solved in Michigan. A bipartisan effort in the Michigan Legislature would offer targeted funding to help police departments solve more cases.