Michigan officials are replacing a system to evaluate juvenile offenders that some feared targeted youths of color.
Lauren Gibbons
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Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:’ What it means for Michigan
Proposal must clear US House before advancing to President Trump, who has called for its passage by the Fourth of July.
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As ICE detention center opens, ‘dangerous times to be an immigrant in Michigan’
GEO Group began accepting federal detainees at the northern Michigan facility on June 16.
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Fact check: Kristi Noem, Trump allies warn of ‘northern border crisis’ in Detroit
Noem warned northern border crossings could be a target for illegal immigration into the US amid increased arrests at southern border
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Trump to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding
Experts say widespread infrastructure cuts in Michigan are unlikely. But the threat should be taken seriously.
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In ‘major setback’ for Michigan arts, Trump terminates federal grants
The NEA grant terminations are among the latest cuts ordered by Trump, whose administration is moving to rapidly shrink the federal budget by eliminating what federal officials contend is wasteful spending.
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Trump cuts hit Michigan violence prevention programs: ‘This will cost lives’
The Trump administration cut a combined $4.5 million in criminal justice grant funding for Michigan-based organizations as part of a broad cost-cutting effort. Advocates say the move could cost lives. Local law enforcement groups say it’s too early to tell.
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Trump announces sweeping new tariffs: What they mean for Michigan
President Donald Trump announced 10% reciprocal tariffs, with even higher import taxes on China, the European Union and other US trading partners. Auto tariffs are also set to take effect this week.
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Tariff timeline: Trump’s trade actions and how they impact Michigan
Another round of Trump tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Use our interactive timeline to explore what import taxes the president has imposed so far, what’s coming and what it might mean for Michigan.
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Six ways Michigan’s Dana Nessel is challenging Donald Trump’s agenda
Since President Donald Trump began his second term on Jan. 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has joined six multistate lawsuits challenging his administration’s actions.