MI: Immigration
New US race, ethnicity standards include Middle Eastern, North African
Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to …
Primary results: Are Michigan Dems committed to 'uncommitted?'
More than 100,000 people voted "uncommitted" in Michigan's presidential primary. What happens next will be, at least in part, up to President Joe …
Many Dearborn residents reconsider voting for Biden in upcoming election
Biden administration officials traveled to Dearborn on Thursday to meet Muslim and Arab-American community leaders, in an effort to repair relations …
Postal Workers become largest union to demand ceasefire in Gaza
One of the nation's largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel's war with Hamas plays out…
Michigan voting rights advocates push for lifting language, other barriers
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider a new Voting Rights Act for the state by next week. Introduced in June, Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404 …
Report Cites 'Flawed' Voter Purges as Unfair
There are many good reasons for states to update their voter rolls in preparation for elections, but a new report contended many are too zealous …
Community Group Helps Asian-Pacific Island Migrants Adjust to Life in U.S.
Thousands of immigrants arrive in the United States every year, knowing very little about the language, culture and civic ways of their new homeland…
Groups Urge Dropping Barriers to Drivers Licenses for MI Immigrants
A coalition of immigrants and allies in Michigan has kicked off a week of action, urging the Legislature to take up bills to restore the ability of …
Bills Would Allow Driver’s License, ID Cards for the Undocumented
LANSING, Mich. -- Undocumented people in Michigan would regain the right to apply for a driver's license or ID card, if two bills introduced Tuesday …
People of Faith in MI Demand End to Child Detention
LANSING, Mich. - Some Michiganders of faith are among those around the country urging President Donald Trump to stop detaining immigrant children at …
A Complete Census Count Needs All Michigan Kids
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan households now are receiving 2020 Census forms in the mail -- and while the goal is to count everyone, there is concern …
Green-Card Applicants Face Hurdles Under Federal Rule Change
LANSING, Mich. – Local experts say the latest changes to federal immigration laws would have damaging ripple effects on Michigan's immigrant …