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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 - 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 - legislature
Michigan Immigration Accountability Bills Move to Senate Floor After Committee Passage
Three Senate bills limiting federal immigration enforcement actions have moved to the Senate floor after passing committee. The legislation would restrict immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, protect personal privacy from sharing with immigration authorities, and require law enforcement officers to wear uniforms without face coverings.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Attorney General Dana Nessel Pursues Multiple Legal Challenges to Federal Immigration Detention Plans and Election Fraud Cases
Attorney General Dana Nessel files federal lawsuit to block planned ICE detention facility in Romulus while securing prison sentence for man convicted of 2022 election fraud scheme
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Romulus: ICE Drops $34.7 Million Detention Center Plan After Nessel Lawsuit
ICE and DHS have abandoned plans to convert a $34.7 million Romulus warehouse into an immigration detention center, following a lawsuit by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the city of Romulus. DHS plans to sell the property instead.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Dearborn Arab American Voters Shift Third Party as Democrats Face Midterm Reckoning
Dearborn Arab American voters are shifting to third-party candidates in the 2026 midterms, driven by foreign policy and immigration concerns. Democrats face a major challenge in Michigan State Senate District 2 and statewide races.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Oakley Village Signs ICE Enforcement Deal Despite Resident Backlash
Oakley Police Chief Marc Ferguson signs 287(g) agreement with ICE, prompting protests and criticism from residents concerned about liability and racial profiling in town of fewer than 300 people
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
ICE Enforcement Rattles Immigrant Families and Child Care Providers, Report Finds
New reports reveal how federal immigration enforcement is disrupting immigrant families and child care centers across Michigan, with parents avoiding essential activities and providers developing emergency protocols.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Thousands Protest at Michigan Capitol in No Kings Demonstration Against Trump Administration
Thousands gathered at Michigan State Capitol and across the state for No Kings protests denouncing President Trump's administration. Over 120 demonstrations were planned statewide, with key issues including immigration enforcement, Iran war, and voting rights.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources