Feds plan to have HHS lawyers represents migrant kids, sparking a backlashQuestions about fair and aggressive representation arise as the Trump administration posts plan to have HHS lawyers represent migrant children. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at The Detroit News
'No Kings' protesters in Michigan have new message: get out and vote“We’re still marching, but we’re marching to the polls,” said Emily Busch, one of the organizers of Saturday's protests. Oct 17 26October 17, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Oakland County commissioners stall on ICE enforcement policyThe board declined to bring a proposed policy banning federal immigration enforcement actions on county property without a warrant to a vote. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at The Detroit News
5 Michigan police agencies used Flock readers for immigration searchesA former Oakland County sheriff's employee performed immigration-related Flock searches after departing from the agency. He may face criminal charges. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Ex-Oakland sheriff's employee investigated for Flock immigration searchesThe employee performed at least 58 immigration-related searches of Flock license plate reader data in February 2026, according to audit logs. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Contract dispute leaves Michigan unaccompanied immigrant kids in limbo“We firmly believe that each of our clients needs us and needs an attorney," said Ana Devereaux with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Asylum approvals plunge in Detroit as U.S. policy tightensAsylum approvals in Detroit have fallen to the lowest level in a quarter-century as stricter US immigration policies reshape court results nationwide. Jul 07 26July 07, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Metro Detroit grows more diverse as Michigan ages, census data showsOne in five Michiganians was over the age of 65 last year, according to new census data. Meanwhile, Metro Detroit gained Hispanic and Asian residents. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at The Detroit News
ICE abandons plans for Romulus detention center, AG saysICE will sell a Romulus warehouse instead of turning it into a detention center, according to AG Dana Nessel. Jun 18 26June 18, 2026Article at The Detroit News
ICE detention center faces new allegations of poor medical careCivil rights groups allege Michigan's North Lake ICE detention center failed to provide medical care and limited legal access. May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Legal Marijuana Contains Dangerous Mold. States Approve It Anyway.State-mandated tests frequently find mold just below legal limits, WSJ analysis shows, suggesting that tainted samples are being cleared for sale. Oct 17 24October 17, 2024Article at The Wall Street Journal
Elon Musk’s Hard Turn to Politics, in 300,000 of His Own WordsThe billionaire’s posts show his metamorphosis from a businessman who largely avoided politics to a vocal Trump supporter Aug 25 24August 25, 2024Article at The Wall Street Journal
New details emerge about ICE plans, rationale for Romulus facility in court papersDHS said in a legal filing it needed to purchase a Romulus warehouse in February because public opinion against ICE constrained the department’s options. Apr 23 26April 23, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Michigan ICE facility's medical care strained by surge in detaineesDetainee testimony and 911 records show obstacles to medical care and frequent emergencies at Michigan's North Lake ICE facility. Apr 14 26April 14, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Deportation critics target 'ICE Air' flights out of Willow Run airportActivists are pressuring the local airport authority to block flights out of the airport, even though legal experts say it has no authority to do so. Jan 21 26January 21, 2026Article at The Detroit News
ICE held more than 4,600 people in Michigan this year. We tracked their journeys"What ICE does is arrest people and put them on the first train or plane out of the jurisdiction," said George B. Washington. Jan 07 26January 07, 2026Article at The Detroit News
Less than half of Detroit murders end in charges. Families feel forgottenMore than 1,100 Detroit murders remain unsolved between 2018 and 2024, according to data from the Detroit Police Department. Dec 29 25December 29, 2025Article at The Detroit News
Deportations were supposed to target bad guys. Most ICE arrests in Michigan capture non-criminalsPresident Trump has pledged to target violent criminals through mass deportations. But ICE has arrested more immigrants without criminal convictions. Sep 05 25September 05, 2025Article at The Detroit News
As drug overdose deaths decline in Michigan, these disparities persistOverdoses are down 50% in Detroit, due largely to one factor. But certain barriers remain for one community to close the gap. Jul 25 25July 25, 2025Article at The Detroit News
Michigan Medicaid program faces $15B hit as 'big beautiful bill' affects rural countiesMedicaid is the state's largest health insurer, covering a quarter of Michigan residents. Reform supporters say the changes will eliminate loopholes. Jul 11 25July 11, 2025Article at The Detroit News