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Michigan Supreme Court Bans Civil Immigration Arrests at Courthouses
The Michigan Supreme Court adopted a rule banning civil immigration arrests at state and local courthouses to protect access to judicial proceedings, a move that aligns the state with New York, Connecticut and Illinois while drawing criticism from a dissenting Republican justice.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan AG Leads 32-State Coalition to Defend Geofence Warrants Before Supreme Court
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins a 32-state coalition defending geofence warrants before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could shape how law enforcement uses location data from technology companies.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Civil Rights Activist Mark Perry Criticizes UMich Spending on Muslim Iftar Events
Civil rights activist Mark Perry challenges UMich's $1,040.50 sponsorship of Muslim Iftar events, citing separation of church and state violations and alleging a double standard for religious events on campus.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - police
Fugitive Named Bruce Wayne Smith Jr. Arrested At Kalamazoo Hotel On Drug Warrants
A fugitive named Bruce Wayne Smith Jr. was arrested on drug warrants at a Stay Bridge Suites hotel in Kalamazoo after Van Buren County Narcotics Unit tracked him down.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition on Geofence Warrants and Election Lawsuits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel leads a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing amicus briefs with the Supreme Court on geofence warrants and challenges a federal executive order on mail-in ballots through a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Grand Rapids Officer Loses Supreme Court Bid in 2020 Riot Excessive Force Case
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Grand Rapids officer Phillip Reinink, allowing a civil lawsuit to proceed over his use of a flashbang canister during the May 2020 downtown riot.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Holland’s Former Mayor Phil Tanis Challenges Rep. Bill Huizenga in Republican Primary
Former Holland Mayor Phil Tanis has launched a donation-free campaign to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga for the Republican nomination in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, citing a need for civility and accountability in Congress.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Sends Immigration Accountability Bills to Full Chamber for Vote
Michigan Senate committee votes to send three immigration bills to full chamber, seeking to limit federal ICE operations in sensitive locations, require warrants for data sharing, and ban masked law enforcement officers
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources