immigration

Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts this week. We talked about the reaction from Michigan's legislative leaders. Also, a conversation with the author of a new political thriller set in an imagined Detroit.

The American Immigration Council looked at the economic impact of documented and undocumented immigrants.

The Latinx community in Grand Rapids has over 100 years of history. Delia Fernández-Jones’ new book, Making the MexiRican City: Migration, Placemaking, and Activism in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explores that history and community in depth.

Many Palestinians in the U.S. feel a deep connection to their ancestral land. That pull has become more poignant with Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Michigan Public talked with four Palestinians living in Michigan about how they’re thinking about their ethnic and national identities right now.

Analyzing Michigan's "Uncommitted" vote from this week's presidential primary, new ways to connect small farms to city consumers, and celebrating Grand Rapids' Latino history.

Bills in the Michigan House would toughen punishments for violations of Michigan's child labor laws.

Why the Michigan Legislature is adjourning early this session, an oral history of 1960s girl groups, and how current U.S. immigration laws around work permits are impacting Michigan families and the economy.

Colleen Karsnick and Alaittin Pasa lived in southern Turkey when earthquakes hit the region in February. Now in Michigan, the couple shares an update on relief efforts.

Flimsy boats, EU policies and an increase in migrants attempting the crossing are some of the factors converging to make this year an especially deadly one.

We talked to Detroit chef Mamba Hamissi about his experience winning the Food Network show Chopped.