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Today, Israel’s invasion in Lebanon and its ripple effect for Lebanese Americans in Michigan.In a year of catalytic political change for Michigan’s Arab American communities, the latest developments overseas represent yet another inflection point, and more pain at civilian deaths.Also: how we talk about immigrants in election years — one scholar on the political endgame of divisive language in this presidential election cycle.

The final stages of construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. A follow up on how Livingston County has experienced Michigan’s new red flag gun laws. And how some fresh thinking about what would make it easier for newcomers to settle into new towns in Michigan.

Michigan immigration advocates are raising concerns over a Supreme Court decision that makes it harder to sue federal officials for money over accusations of violating constitutional rights.

The concept of seeking sanctuary in a church is an ancient one. As the United States toughens its immigration stance though, people facing deportation are…

The American Civil Liberties Union is calling on Greyhound to end its practice of routinely giving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents permission to…

There are now eight congregations in Washtenaw County committed to providing or supporting sanctuary for immigrants and refugees threatened with detention…

Scores of so-called DREAMers and their supporters marched in freezing temperatures in downtown Detroit today. The protestors chanted, "What do we want?…

President Trump has thrown his support behind a plan to slash legal immigration in half by moving to a “merit-based” system. It’s called the RAISE Act and…

Michigan's tourism industry has a lot of trouble finding seasonal workers.That's especially true for all the bustling hotels, fudge shops, and other…

Grand Rapids' mayor wants to make the city more welcoming to immigrants. Rosalynn Bliss announced a new initiative at her State of the City address…