https://www.wcmu.org/tags/immigration Immigration en-US Copyright Tue, 12 May 2026 01:14:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/6th-circuit-court-trumps-mandatory-detention-immigration-policy-violates-constitution The case seems likely headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Tue, 12 May 2026 01:14:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/6th-circuit-court-trumps-mandatory-detention-immigration-policy-violates-constitution Sarah Cwiek, Lindsey Smith https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-01/may-day-marchers-call-for-immigrant-protections More than 200 people marched in Grand Rapids on International Workers' Day, calling for an end to deportations. A separate march was planned for Detroit. Fri, 01 May 2026 21:14:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-01/may-day-marchers-call-for-immigrant-protections Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-22/ice-detainees-in-baldwin-protest-long-stays-lack-of-communication Detainees at North Lake Processing Facility, the 1,800-bed immigration detention center in Baldwin, started a hunger strike Monday. By Wednesday morning, there were reports that many had stopped. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-22/ice-detainees-in-baldwin-protest-long-stays-lack-of-communication Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/epic-ice-rescue-leads-to-ice-deportation-in-straits-of-mackinac Right before a historic blizzard hit northern Michigan last month, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a snowmobiler that was stranded on an ice flow in the Straits of Mackinac. He was soon after deported, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:09:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/epic-ice-rescue-leads-to-ice-deportation-in-straits-of-mackinac Emma George-Griffin, Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/family-of-michigan-ice-detainee-offers-mutual-aid-for-fellow-immigrants After their father was detained at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, two sisters from Grand Rapids committed to helping other detainees. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:49:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/family-of-michigan-ice-detainee-offers-mutual-aid-for-fellow-immigrants Jacob Wheeler, Glen Arbor Sun https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/rights-organizations-issue-guidance-to-medical-providers-on-immigration-enforcement Immigration advocacy and civil rights organizations sent a lengthy memo on Monday to more than 400 healthcare providers across Michigan, offering guidance on immigration enforcement. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:53:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/rights-organizations-issue-guidance-to-medical-providers-on-immigration-enforcement Beenish Ahmed https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/appeals-court-to-hear-challenge-to-trump-administration-immigrant-detention-policy The ACLU argues immigrants held under the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy deserve bond hearings to determine whether they should be released while their cases play out. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:03:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/appeals-court-to-hear-challenge-to-trump-administration-immigrant-detention-policy Lindsey Smith https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/michigan-elected-officials-local-leaders-activists-call-to-defund-ice In a press conference Thursday afternoon, elected officials, faith leaders, and immigrant rights advocates voiced their concern about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s expansion into Michigan communities. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:03:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/michigan-elected-officials-local-leaders-activists-call-to-defund-ice Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-18/we-still-dont-have-answers-michigan-congresswomen-visit-ice-detention-center-in-baldwin They were there to evaluate conditions at the facility and make inquiries into the death of a 56-year-old man in detention there in December. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:37:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-18/we-still-dont-have-answers-michigan-congresswomen-visit-ice-detention-center-in-baldwin Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/report-one-ice-facility-to-expand-two-more-to-be-established-in-michigan Three Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities are expanding or being established in Michigan, according to federal records obtained by WIRED in a new report released Tuesday. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:05:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/report-one-ice-facility-to-expand-two-more-to-be-established-in-michigan Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance