immigration

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, advocates for immigrants say his mass deportation plan threatens to disrupt Michigan's vital migrant workforce. They say local protections may provide some safeguards, but say many immigrants in Michigan, both documented and undocumented, are anxious about the future of their families and livelihoods.

Today, we talk to the Washtenaw County clerk about early voting efforts in the area. Then, we listened to a previous interview with Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. Later, we discuss the findings of a new report on the positive effects immigration in the state.

Detroit artist Julianna Sanromán's paintings have an ethereal, otherworldly feel to it. But their subject matter is rooted in something deeply real and personal: the pain of family deportation. Sanromán's debut solo exhibit is on view through November 9 at Playground Detroit.

Today, we discuss what's happening politically in Ohio. Then, how a family took on the challenge of tracing their lineage from Michoacán to Michigan. Plus, we talk about a series of events that brought attention to safety concerns in Ypsilanti.

Today, we listen to what immigration as an issue means for voters this election. Then, a brand new radio station in Northern Michigan. Later, we talk to an artist whose work is the product of thousands of years of Anishinaabe creative and intellectual tradition.

As part of a series looking ahead to the presidential election, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to immigration.

Michigan voters may make a big difference in the presidential election. Here's what we know about candidate plans for the economy, abortion, immigration, Ukraine, Gaza and other issues you care about.

The sheriff’s office is now tasked with determining who may be in the country illegally and reporting that, regardless of whether it involves a larger criminal matter.

A conversation with Johnny Rodriguez, president and CEO of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP), a social services center focused on the Latino community in West Michigan. And, a sneak peek at LAUP's 60th annual Fiesta celebration this week.

The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship.