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The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities. michiganimmigrant.org
It was great to spend time with longtime partners this evening @GlobalDET's 15th anniversary! Congrats to the honorees! 👏🏽
Immigrant Advocacy: Christine Sauvé @michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
Immigrant Impact: Dr. Seydi Sarr @africanbureau1
Global Detroit Champion: Karen Phillippi @WelcomingUSA
Immigrant Advocacy: Christine Sauvé @michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
Immigrant Impact: Dr. Seydi Sarr @africanbureau1
Global Detroit Champion: Karen Phillippi @WelcomingUSA
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It was great to spend time with longtime partners this evening @GlobalDET's 15th anniversary! Congrats to the honorees! 👏🏽
Immigrant Advocacy: Christine Sauvé @michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
Immigrant Impact: Dr. Seydi Sarr @africanbureau1
Global Detroit Champion: Karen Phillippi @WelcomingUSA
Immigrant Advocacy: Christine Sauvé @michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
Immigrant Impact: Dr. Seydi Sarr @africanbureau1
Global Detroit Champion: Karen Phillippi @WelcomingUSA
🎉 Congrats to MIRC's Christine Sauvé on receiving the Immigrant Advocacy Award from our partners at @globaldet! You can celebrate with Christine and fellow awardees at Global Detroit's event in Detroit tomorrow.
🔗 Learn more: globaldetroitmi.org/immigrant_ad...
🔗 Learn more: globaldetroitmi.org/immigrant_ad...
November 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
🎉 Congrats to MIRC's Christine Sauvé on receiving the Immigrant Advocacy Award from our partners at @globaldet! You can celebrate with Christine and fellow awardees at Global Detroit's event in Detroit tomorrow.
🔗 Learn more: globaldetroitmi.org/immigrant_ad...
🔗 Learn more: globaldetroitmi.org/immigrant_ad...
287(g) agreements with ICE carry "so much legal liability for the municipality, can be extremely costly, and has negative consequences for Michigan residents who live, work, or travel through the community."
🔗 www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
🔗 www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
287(g) agreements with ICE carry "so much legal liability for the municipality, can be extremely costly, and has negative consequences for Michigan residents who live, work, or travel through the community."
🔗 www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
🔗 www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
Trump's OBBBA created new financial penalties for immigrants, including unaccompanied children.
“They do not have the ability to work, and they shouldn’t be expected to work because they’re children.” - Ana Raquel Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/11...
“They do not have the ability to work, and they shouldn’t be expected to work because they’re children.” - Ana Raquel Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/11...
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump's OBBBA created new financial penalties for immigrants, including unaccompanied children.
“They do not have the ability to work, and they shouldn’t be expected to work because they’re children.” - Ana Raquel Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/11...
“They do not have the ability to work, and they shouldn’t be expected to work because they’re children.” - Ana Raquel Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/11...
MIRC managers from across the state had a chance to connect this week for training and fellowship, so we can continue to ensure Michigan’s immigrant communities receive high quality services. 💙
November 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
MIRC managers from across the state had a chance to connect this week for training and fellowship, so we can continue to ensure Michigan’s immigrant communities receive high quality services. 💙
⚠️ALERT⚠️ West Branch Police Dept. has finalized a 287(g) agreement with ICE for the “Task Force” model, which gives police officers most of the powers of immigration enforcement agents and leads to racial profiling.
❓Learn about your rights: bit.ly/WestBranch287g
❓Learn about your rights: bit.ly/WestBranch287g
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
⚠️ALERT⚠️ West Branch Police Dept. has finalized a 287(g) agreement with ICE for the “Task Force” model, which gives police officers most of the powers of immigration enforcement agents and leads to racial profiling.
❓Learn about your rights: bit.ly/WestBranch287g
❓Learn about your rights: bit.ly/WestBranch287g
We testified today in support of Senate Bills 508-510! These bills promote safety, accountability, and transparency for all Michiganders.
📣 It's not too late to make your voice heard! Tell committee members to pass these bills.
📣 It's not too late to make your voice heard! Tell committee members to pass these bills.
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We testified today in support of Senate Bills 508-510! These bills promote safety, accountability, and transparency for all Michiganders.
📣 It's not too late to make your voice heard! Tell committee members to pass these bills.
📣 It's not too late to make your voice heard! Tell committee members to pass these bills.
📣 Make your voice heard! Tell lawmakers to support Senate Bills 508-510!
⏰ Thursday, Nov 6, 12:00 PM
📧Submit testimony or your bill position to the clerk: OfcSCC@senate.michigan.gov
⏰ Thursday, Nov 6, 12:00 PM
📧Submit testimony or your bill position to the clerk: OfcSCC@senate.michigan.gov
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
📣 Make your voice heard! Tell lawmakers to support Senate Bills 508-510!
⏰ Thursday, Nov 6, 12:00 PM
📧Submit testimony or your bill position to the clerk: OfcSCC@senate.michigan.gov
⏰ Thursday, Nov 6, 12:00 PM
📧Submit testimony or your bill position to the clerk: OfcSCC@senate.michigan.gov
Kudos to everyone who turned out Monday night to tell Center Line City Council to rescind their city's 287(g) agreement with ICE! The community's thoughtful, passionate, and heartfelt testimony was so moving and inspiring. 💪
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Kudos to everyone who turned out Monday night to tell Center Line City Council to rescind their city's 287(g) agreement with ICE! The community's thoughtful, passionate, and heartfelt testimony was so moving and inspiring. 💪
Today is Election Day! 🗳
Polls open 7am- 8pm
www.michiganvoting.org
You must be a U.S. citizen to vote.
☎️ If you have trouble voting & need assistance, call the hotline:
- 866-OUR-VOTE
- 888-VE-Y-VOTA
- 844-YALLA-US
- 888-API-VOTE
Polls open 7am- 8pm
www.michiganvoting.org
You must be a U.S. citizen to vote.
☎️ If you have trouble voting & need assistance, call the hotline:
- 866-OUR-VOTE
- 888-VE-Y-VOTA
- 844-YALLA-US
- 888-API-VOTE
November 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today is Election Day! 🗳
Polls open 7am- 8pm
www.michiganvoting.org
You must be a U.S. citizen to vote.
☎️ If you have trouble voting & need assistance, call the hotline:
- 866-OUR-VOTE
- 888-VE-Y-VOTA
- 844-YALLA-US
- 888-API-VOTE
Polls open 7am- 8pm
www.michiganvoting.org
You must be a U.S. citizen to vote.
☎️ If you have trouble voting & need assistance, call the hotline:
- 866-OUR-VOTE
- 888-VE-Y-VOTA
- 844-YALLA-US
- 888-API-VOTE
“Nationwide, data indicates that 70 percent of ICE arrests result from an interaction with local or state law enforcement agencies... Increasingly, we are seeing a more aggressive posture from local law enforcement officers.” - Christine Sauvé, MIRC
🔗 midwestmexican.substack.com/p/when-the-f...
🔗 midwestmexican.substack.com/p/when-the-f...
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“Nationwide, data indicates that 70 percent of ICE arrests result from an interaction with local or state law enforcement agencies... Increasingly, we are seeing a more aggressive posture from local law enforcement officers.” - Christine Sauvé, MIRC
🔗 midwestmexican.substack.com/p/when-the-f...
🔗 midwestmexican.substack.com/p/when-the-f...
Calling all residents of Center Line! Tell City Council to rescind the 287(g) agreement with ICE.
⏰ 7:30pm Monday November 3rd
📍 Municipal Building, Council/Court Chambers, 7070 E Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015
❓ Learn more: bit.ly/CenterLine287g
⏰ 7:30pm Monday November 3rd
📍 Municipal Building, Council/Court Chambers, 7070 E Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015
❓ Learn more: bit.ly/CenterLine287g
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Calling all residents of Center Line! Tell City Council to rescind the 287(g) agreement with ICE.
⏰ 7:30pm Monday November 3rd
📍 Municipal Building, Council/Court Chambers, 7070 E Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015
❓ Learn more: bit.ly/CenterLine287g
⏰ 7:30pm Monday November 3rd
📍 Municipal Building, Council/Court Chambers, 7070 E Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015
❓ Learn more: bit.ly/CenterLine287g
This Día de los Muertos, we remember all those who passed away due to medical neglect in ICE detention, workplace injuries & extreme heat, gender based violence, & all the loved ones to whom we couldn't say goodbye, due to separation by distance or immigration restrictions.🏵💀🏵
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This Día de los Muertos, we remember all those who passed away due to medical neglect in ICE detention, workplace injuries & extreme heat, gender based violence, & all the loved ones to whom we couldn't say goodbye, due to separation by distance or immigration restrictions.🏵💀🏵
Reposted by MIRC
BREAKING: A federal court blocked the Trump-Vance administration’s attempt to cut off food assistance for 42 million people during the ongoing government shutdown.
We'll keep fighting to ensure that federal programs serve their lawful purpose: to help, not harm, people and communities.
We'll keep fighting to ensure that federal programs serve their lawful purpose: to help, not harm, people and communities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
BREAKING: A federal court blocked the Trump-Vance administration’s attempt to cut off food assistance for 42 million people during the ongoing government shutdown.
We'll keep fighting to ensure that federal programs serve their lawful purpose: to help, not harm, people and communities.
We'll keep fighting to ensure that federal programs serve their lawful purpose: to help, not harm, people and communities.
MIRC staff, our clients, and the communities we serve face some pretty scary stuff every day. 👻 Today our staff took a break to celebrate Halloween - a beloved American holiday started by immigrants who shared their traditions with their new neighbors. 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
MIRC staff, our clients, and the communities we serve face some pretty scary stuff every day. 👻 Today our staff took a break to celebrate Halloween - a beloved American holiday started by immigrants who shared their traditions with their new neighbors. 🎃
A federal judge in Maryland temporarily paused the government’s rollout of a new annual asylum application fee. Stay tuned as litigation continues. Learn more: asaptogether.org/en/new-fees/
There are new fees for asylum applications and work permits
Read below to learn about new annual asylum fees at USCIS and new annual asylum fees in immigration court , as well as new fees for initial asylum app…
asaptogether.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A federal judge in Maryland temporarily paused the government’s rollout of a new annual asylum application fee. Stay tuned as litigation continues. Learn more: asaptogether.org/en/new-fees/
Via @npnewamericans.bsky.social
🚨Do you have a work permit?🚨Important changes announced yesterday. Read below for more information.
🚨Do you have a work permit?🚨Important changes announced yesterday. Read below for more information.
October 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Via @npnewamericans.bsky.social
🚨Do you have a work permit?🚨Important changes announced yesterday. Read below for more information.
🚨Do you have a work permit?🚨Important changes announced yesterday. Read below for more information.
Last week MIRC's Director Susan Reed joined her law school mentor Jennifer Stohl Powell, ED of @ILCM_MN, and Dr. Corey Shouse, of @CSBSJU, in Collegeville, MN for a panel discussion: “Sí se puede: creative responses to challenging times.”
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Last week MIRC's Director Susan Reed joined her law school mentor Jennifer Stohl Powell, ED of @ILCM_MN, and Dr. Corey Shouse, of @CSBSJU, in Collegeville, MN for a panel discussion: “Sí se puede: creative responses to challenging times.”
MIRC, rep'd by @farmstandorg & @SugarLawJustice, filed a lawsuit in 2021 challenging Michigan's denial of workers' comp wages to undocumented workers injured on the job. The Michigan Supreme Court will issue a decision, not on the merits, by July 2026.
🔗 sentientmedia.org/michigans-un...
🔗 sentientmedia.org/michigans-un...
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
MIRC, rep'd by @farmstandorg & @SugarLawJustice, filed a lawsuit in 2021 challenging Michigan's denial of workers' comp wages to undocumented workers injured on the job. The Michigan Supreme Court will issue a decision, not on the merits, by July 2026.
🔗 sentientmedia.org/michigans-un...
🔗 sentientmedia.org/michigans-un...
🎉 Metro Police Authority of Genesee County RESCINDED their 287(g) agreement, which authorized local police to act as federal immigration agents. This is great news for everyone who lives, works, or travels through the affected communities.
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/flint/2...
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/flint/2...
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
🎉 Metro Police Authority of Genesee County RESCINDED their 287(g) agreement, which authorized local police to act as federal immigration agents. This is great news for everyone who lives, works, or travels through the affected communities.
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/flint/2...
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/flint/2...
“It’s really about creating fear. There’s no way that a child in this situation would be able to pay this, and the penalties are so severe.” - Ana Raquel Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 theintercept.com/2025/10/24/d...
🔗 theintercept.com/2025/10/24/d...
October 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“It’s really about creating fear. There’s no way that a child in this situation would be able to pay this, and the penalties are so severe.” - Ana Raquel Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 theintercept.com/2025/10/24/d...
🔗 theintercept.com/2025/10/24/d...
It was great to connect with partners at the Black Migrant Convening, hosted by @africanbureau, @caribbean_csc, and @Detroit_Equity!
October 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
It was great to connect with partners at the Black Migrant Convening, hosted by @africanbureau, @caribbean_csc, and @Detroit_Equity!
Yesterday MIRC testified in the state legislature on SB 522-523, which we oppose in their current form.
"We look forward to working with you so that these bills can protect all children, including children in farmworker families." #MIeg
"We look forward to working with you so that these bills can protect all children, including children in farmworker families." #MIeg
October 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Yesterday MIRC testified in the state legislature on SB 522-523, which we oppose in their current form.
"We look forward to working with you so that these bills can protect all children, including children in farmworker families." #MIeg
"We look forward to working with you so that these bills can protect all children, including children in farmworker families." #MIeg
Make sure ICE hears that Lue Yang has been pardoned by Gov. Whitmer! While Lue & others await imminent deportation, including one of MIRC's clients, you can ask them to #BringLueHome.
📞 Call ICE Detroit (313) 771-6601
Re: Lue Yang A023836753
📧 Email: bit.ly/RVEmailICE
📞 Call ICE Detroit (313) 771-6601
Re: Lue Yang A023836753
📧 Email: bit.ly/RVEmailICE
October 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Make sure ICE hears that Lue Yang has been pardoned by Gov. Whitmer! While Lue & others await imminent deportation, including one of MIRC's clients, you can ask them to #BringLueHome.
📞 Call ICE Detroit (313) 771-6601
Re: Lue Yang A023836753
📧 Email: bit.ly/RVEmailICE
📞 Call ICE Detroit (313) 771-6601
Re: Lue Yang A023836753
📧 Email: bit.ly/RVEmailICE
Last week MIRC attorneys & paralegals sharpened their trial skills in Lansing with @NITACentral. NITA is a renowned provider of high quality trial training and we appreciate their traveling to Michigan to support our team, so we can better serve Michigan's immigrant communities! 👏🏽
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Last week MIRC attorneys & paralegals sharpened their trial skills in Lansing with @NITACentral. NITA is a renowned provider of high quality trial training and we appreciate their traveling to Michigan to support our team, so we can better serve Michigan's immigrant communities! 👏🏽