https://www.wcmu.org/tags/protests Protests en-US Copyright 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 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/2026-01-04/hands-off-venezuela-dozens-gather-in-bay-city-to-oppose-us-military-actions Protesters, including U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald, D-Bay City, called for more transparency after President Trump said Saturday that his administration plans to "run" Venezuela temporarily. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:37:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-04/hands-off-venezuela-dozens-gather-in-bay-city-to-oppose-us-military-actions Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-19/photos-thousands-rally-across-michigan-as-part-of-no-kings-anti-trump-protest From Detroit to Houghton, Michiganders took to the streets on Saturday as part of the second national No Kings rally in protest of President Donald Trump and his administration. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:23:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-19/photos-thousands-rally-across-michigan-as-part-of-no-kings-anti-trump-protest Cristin Coppess, Russ McNamara, Emma J. Nelson, Steve Carmody, Leona Larson, Kevin Meerschaert, Tracy Samilton, Jodi Westrick, Anna Spidel https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-13/over-100-michigan-communities-to-participate-in-no-kings-day-protest More than 100 communities across Michigan have plans to join another round of nationwide protests against the Trump administration this Saturday. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:59:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-13/over-100-michigan-communities-to-participate-in-no-kings-day-protest Melorie Begay https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/organizers-announce-national-unity-day-as-a-way-to-counter-growing-national-division National Unity Day is set for the second Saturday in December. On National Unity Day, people are urged to take a unity pledge, organize a neighborhood food drive, or even just wear something purple, a mix of red and blue. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:09:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/organizers-announce-national-unity-day-as-a-way-to-counter-growing-national-division Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-22/get-it-out-of-here-protesters-oppose-reopening-baldwin-correctional-facility Protesters oppose the reopening of the North Lake Correctional Facility, which is now operating as a federal immigration processing center under GEO Group. Activists call the facility a profit-driven system that exploits vulnerable communities, calling for its closure. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:53:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-22/get-it-out-of-here-protesters-oppose-reopening-baldwin-correctional-facility Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/protesters-in-mount-pleasant-rally-against-possible-cuts-to-medicaid Protesters gathered in Mount Pleasant to voice their concerns about a budget resolution passed by House Republicans in February. The resolution instructs the Energy and Commerce committee, which oversees Medicaid, to slash $880 billion over the next decade, which could affect millions of Michiganders. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:04:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/protesters-in-mount-pleasant-rally-against-possible-cuts-to-medicaid Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-10/tesla-protest-movement-grows-in-west-michigan Organizers now plan weekly protests at the Tesla showroom in Kentwood, near Grand Rapids. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:25:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-10/tesla-protest-movement-grows-in-west-michigan Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-17/i-will-not-be-intimidated-um-regents-respond-to-protests-at-their-homes-demanding-divestment In a rare Zoom-only meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, regents reiterated their refusal to meet protesters' demands for divestment from Israel. Fri, 17 May 2024 15:29:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-17/i-will-not-be-intimidated-um-regents-respond-to-protests-at-their-homes-demanding-divestment Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-24/drive-safe-bills-gather-protesters-at-michigan-capitol Protesters gathered at the Michigan State Capitol today urging legislators to pass bills to guarantee access to a state ID or driver's license regardless of immigration status. Wed, 24 May 2023 22:02:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-24/drive-safe-bills-gather-protesters-at-michigan-capitol Michelle Jokisch Polo