MIRC
@michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities. michiganimmigrant.org
We're so happy for the Yang family!🎉
Gratitude to the tireless advocates who fought for his release: his legal team, @AsianLawCaucus @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social @GovWhitmer @stephanielilychang.bsky.social @MaiXiongMI @RepTomBarrett + all who called to bring Lue home! ❤
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Gratitude to the tireless advocates who fought for his release: his legal team, @AsianLawCaucus @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social @GovWhitmer @stephanielilychang.bsky.social @MaiXiongMI @RepTomBarrett + all who called to bring Lue home! ❤
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Hmong refugee in Michigan freed by ICE after several months in prison
Lue Yang, an auto supply engineer and Hmong refugee, was freed by ICE on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after spending more than four months in prison.
www.freep.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We're so happy for the Yang family!🎉
Gratitude to the tireless advocates who fought for his release: his legal team, @AsianLawCaucus @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social @GovWhitmer @stephanielilychang.bsky.social @MaiXiongMI @RepTomBarrett + all who called to bring Lue home! ❤
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Gratitude to the tireless advocates who fought for his release: his legal team, @AsianLawCaucus @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social @GovWhitmer @stephanielilychang.bsky.social @MaiXiongMI @RepTomBarrett + all who called to bring Lue home! ❤
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
“It’s an issue that affects everyone when you have any part of the population that is afraid to come and participate in our court proceedings.” - Susan Reed, MIRC
🔗 bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
🔗 bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
Michigan Supreme Court eyes limits on courthouse immigration arrests - Bridge Michigan
Proposed rule would bar immigration arrests at state or local courts as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration.
bridgemi.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
“It’s an issue that affects everyone when you have any part of the population that is afraid to come and participate in our court proceedings.” - Susan Reed, MIRC
🔗 bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
🔗 bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
💙THANK YOU for your support this #GivingTuesday! Your contributions ensure we can continue to provide free, high-quality immigration legal services to as many of our beloved community members as possible. bit.ly/MIRCdonate
December 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
💙THANK YOU for your support this #GivingTuesday! Your contributions ensure we can continue to provide free, high-quality immigration legal services to as many of our beloved community members as possible. bit.ly/MIRCdonate
💙 It's #GivingTuesday! Your support fuels our essential work. Make a contribution today: bit.ly/MIRCdonate
Last year MIRC:
📞 Received 5,000 calls for assistance
⚖ Worked on 1,521 cases
👥 Provided community ed to 1,400+ farmworkers
🌍 Served clients from 85 countries
Last year MIRC:
📞 Received 5,000 calls for assistance
⚖ Worked on 1,521 cases
👥 Provided community ed to 1,400+ farmworkers
🌍 Served clients from 85 countries
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
💙 It's #GivingTuesday! Your support fuels our essential work. Make a contribution today: bit.ly/MIRCdonate
Last year MIRC:
📞 Received 5,000 calls for assistance
⚖ Worked on 1,521 cases
👥 Provided community ed to 1,400+ farmworkers
🌍 Served clients from 85 countries
Last year MIRC:
📞 Received 5,000 calls for assistance
⚖ Worked on 1,521 cases
👥 Provided community ed to 1,400+ farmworkers
🌍 Served clients from 85 countries
President Trump recently announced many possible changes to immigration policy. Some are now in effect, some may be coming soon, and some are clearly illegal. See answers to FAQs: bit.ly/MIRCAfghanFAQ
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
President Trump recently announced many possible changes to immigration policy. Some are now in effect, some may be coming soon, and some are clearly illegal. See answers to FAQs: bit.ly/MIRCAfghanFAQ
Local police fuel the Trump admin's mass deportation agenda. 70-75% of ICE arrests begin with local law enforcement encounters. And now 7 agencies in MI have 287(g) agreements.
Learn more: bit.ly/MIRC287g
Take action: bit.ly/MIRCaction
🔗 www.axios.com/2025/11/29/t...
Learn more: bit.ly/MIRC287g
Take action: bit.ly/MIRCaction
🔗 www.axios.com/2025/11/29/t...
December 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Local police fuel the Trump admin's mass deportation agenda. 70-75% of ICE arrests begin with local law enforcement encounters. And now 7 agencies in MI have 287(g) agreements.
Learn more: bit.ly/MIRC287g
Take action: bit.ly/MIRCaction
🔗 www.axios.com/2025/11/29/t...
Learn more: bit.ly/MIRC287g
Take action: bit.ly/MIRCaction
🔗 www.axios.com/2025/11/29/t...
.@gabysantiromero’s Gratitude Brunch was a great time to reflect on all the ways we collaborate with partners, in Detroit and across the state. We accomplish more for our communities by working together! 💪🏽
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
.@gabysantiromero’s Gratitude Brunch was a great time to reflect on all the ways we collaborate with partners, in Detroit and across the state. We accomplish more for our communities by working together! 💪🏽
Our hearts break for the families of the National Guard Members who were shot this week.
This terrible tragedy should not be used as a political tool to double down on the Trump administration's agenda of targeting immigrant families, including refugees and asylum seekers.
This terrible tragedy should not be used as a political tool to double down on the Trump administration's agenda of targeting immigrant families, including refugees and asylum seekers.
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Our hearts break for the families of the National Guard Members who were shot this week.
This terrible tragedy should not be used as a political tool to double down on the Trump administration's agenda of targeting immigrant families, including refugees and asylum seekers.
This terrible tragedy should not be used as a political tool to double down on the Trump administration's agenda of targeting immigrant families, including refugees and asylum seekers.
As we give thanks with family & friends, we're grateful for the🧡& support of our community. Partners have hosted community fundraisers with empanadas, a 5K run, & at local businesses.
If you’d like to host a fundraiser for MIRC, contact: [email protected]
If you’d like to host a fundraiser for MIRC, contact: [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As we give thanks with family & friends, we're grateful for the🧡& support of our community. Partners have hosted community fundraisers with empanadas, a 5K run, & at local businesses.
If you’d like to host a fundraiser for MIRC, contact: [email protected]
If you’d like to host a fundraiser for MIRC, contact: [email protected]
✨ Catch up with MIRC's latest newsletter!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
✨ Catch up with MIRC's latest newsletter!
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“They put their faith in our immigration system, participated in these lawful pathways, were following the rules — even to the point of rules of the road, entering weigh stations like they’re supposed to — and having the rug pulled out from under them."
🔗 www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/20...
🔗 www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/20...
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“They put their faith in our immigration system, participated in these lawful pathways, were following the rules — even to the point of rules of the road, entering weigh stations like they’re supposed to — and having the rug pulled out from under them."
🔗 www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/20...
🔗 www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/20...
📣 Intake Update for Nov 24-28
📞 MIRC’s general intake line is closed Nov 24-28, and will not be accepting voice mails during this time.
📞 MIRC's detention line (ONLY for callers in detention) is open Mon & Tues, shorter hours Wed, closed Th & Fri.
☎ Normal hours resume Dec 1.
📞 MIRC’s general intake line is closed Nov 24-28, and will not be accepting voice mails during this time.
📞 MIRC's detention line (ONLY for callers in detention) is open Mon & Tues, shorter hours Wed, closed Th & Fri.
☎ Normal hours resume Dec 1.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
📣 Intake Update for Nov 24-28
📞 MIRC’s general intake line is closed Nov 24-28, and will not be accepting voice mails during this time.
📞 MIRC's detention line (ONLY for callers in detention) is open Mon & Tues, shorter hours Wed, closed Th & Fri.
☎ Normal hours resume Dec 1.
📞 MIRC’s general intake line is closed Nov 24-28, and will not be accepting voice mails during this time.
📞 MIRC's detention line (ONLY for callers in detention) is open Mon & Tues, shorter hours Wed, closed Th & Fri.
☎ Normal hours resume Dec 1.
⚖️ A new proposed court rule would prohibit civil arrests at Michigan courthouses. The presence of ICE near courthouses can deter people from accessing the court process they need to preserve individual rights, well-being, and public safety.
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-jus...
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-jus...
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
⚖️ A new proposed court rule would prohibit civil arrests at Michigan courthouses. The presence of ICE near courthouses can deter people from accessing the court process they need to preserve individual rights, well-being, and public safety.
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-jus...
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-jus...
Municipalities are grappling with how best to support immigrant community members in these difficult times.
We encourage communities to stay committed to upholding the rights of immigrant residents.
🔗 eastlansinginfo.news/east-lansing...
We encourage communities to stay committed to upholding the rights of immigrant residents.
🔗 eastlansinginfo.news/east-lansing...
November 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Municipalities are grappling with how best to support immigrant community members in these difficult times.
We encourage communities to stay committed to upholding the rights of immigrant residents.
🔗 eastlansinginfo.news/east-lansing...
We encourage communities to stay committed to upholding the rights of immigrant residents.
🔗 eastlansinginfo.news/east-lansing...
“My dad’s from Venezuela...having your dad pull you aside & go, ‘Hey, I may be deported in the next four years—we don’t know,’ …it can be a little draining. You might have your dad taken away from you at any moment. It’s definitely mentally draining.”
🔗 modeldmedia.com/ice-and-detr...
🔗 modeldmedia.com/ice-and-detr...
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
“My dad’s from Venezuela...having your dad pull you aside & go, ‘Hey, I may be deported in the next four years—we don’t know,’ …it can be a little draining. You might have your dad taken away from you at any moment. It’s definitely mentally draining.”
🔗 modeldmedia.com/ice-and-detr...
🔗 modeldmedia.com/ice-and-detr...
“We welcome this proposed order by the Michigan Supreme Court as it would strengthen public safety, transparency, & accountability for the benefit of all Michigan residents. This is a commonsense safeguard...because we need everyone to come to court.”
🔗 michiganadvance.com/briefs/michi...
🔗 michiganadvance.com/briefs/michi...
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“We welcome this proposed order by the Michigan Supreme Court as it would strengthen public safety, transparency, & accountability for the benefit of all Michigan residents. This is a commonsense safeguard...because we need everyone to come to court.”
🔗 michiganadvance.com/briefs/michi...
🔗 michiganadvance.com/briefs/michi...
“Since the beginning of this administration, we have seen attack after attack on children and families. Children are children, regardless of their nationality, and our law and our values require us to act in their best interest.” - Molly Huffaker, MIRC
🔗 laprensanewspaper.com/index.php/20...
🔗 laprensanewspaper.com/index.php/20...
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
“Since the beginning of this administration, we have seen attack after attack on children and families. Children are children, regardless of their nationality, and our law and our values require us to act in their best interest.” - Molly Huffaker, MIRC
🔗 laprensanewspaper.com/index.php/20...
🔗 laprensanewspaper.com/index.php/20...
Join MIRC's Christine Sauvé for this webinar in partnership with @welcomingusa! We'll be discussing 287(g) agreements and more.
☑️ Safe Communities: Advocacy Responses to Local Law Enforcement Policies
📆 2-3pm ET Thursday, November 20
💻 Register: bit.ly/4oKM8sn
☑️ Safe Communities: Advocacy Responses to Local Law Enforcement Policies
📆 2-3pm ET Thursday, November 20
💻 Register: bit.ly/4oKM8sn
November 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Join MIRC's Christine Sauvé for this webinar in partnership with @welcomingusa! We'll be discussing 287(g) agreements and more.
☑️ Safe Communities: Advocacy Responses to Local Law Enforcement Policies
📆 2-3pm ET Thursday, November 20
💻 Register: bit.ly/4oKM8sn
☑️ Safe Communities: Advocacy Responses to Local Law Enforcement Policies
📆 2-3pm ET Thursday, November 20
💻 Register: bit.ly/4oKM8sn
“Los niños son niños, sin importar su nacionalidad, y nuestras leyes y valores nos exigen actuar en su beneficio. Con una legislación justa y humana, podemos garantizar que sus derechos se respeten en el estado de Michigan.” 🔗 laopinion.com/2025/11/14/l...
November 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“Los niños son niños, sin importar su nacionalidad, y nuestras leyes y valores nos exigen actuar en su beneficio. Con una legislación justa y humana, podemos garantizar que sus derechos se respeten en el estado de Michigan.” 🔗 laopinion.com/2025/11/14/l...
"These agreements have been shown to be costly, and lead to racial profiling and constitutional violations. Our communities are safer when local law enforcement focuses on building trust with residents, and steers clear of enforcing federal immigration law."
🔗 www.freep.com/story/news/l...
🔗 www.freep.com/story/news/l...
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"These agreements have been shown to be costly, and lead to racial profiling and constitutional violations. Our communities are safer when local law enforcement focuses on building trust with residents, and steers clear of enforcing federal immigration law."
🔗 www.freep.com/story/news/l...
🔗 www.freep.com/story/news/l...
⚖️ MIRC will be at El Concilio offering free 30-minute legal consultations / ofreciendo consultas legales gratuitas de 30 minutos
📅 Wed Nov 19
📍 2501 Millcork St, Kalamazoo, MI
📲 Call or text to schedule an appointment / Deje un mensaje de voz o envíe un texto: 734-418-7742
📅 Wed Nov 19
📍 2501 Millcork St, Kalamazoo, MI
📲 Call or text to schedule an appointment / Deje un mensaje de voz o envíe un texto: 734-418-7742
November 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
⚖️ MIRC will be at El Concilio offering free 30-minute legal consultations / ofreciendo consultas legales gratuitas de 30 minutos
📅 Wed Nov 19
📍 2501 Millcork St, Kalamazoo, MI
📲 Call or text to schedule an appointment / Deje un mensaje de voz o envíe un texto: 734-418-7742
📅 Wed Nov 19
📍 2501 Millcork St, Kalamazoo, MI
📲 Call or text to schedule an appointment / Deje un mensaje de voz o envíe un texto: 734-418-7742
MIRC's Kalamazoo team celebrated our longtime partner @ywcakalamazoo's 14th anniversary in style! 🤩 #YWGala2025
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
MIRC's Kalamazoo team celebrated our longtime partner @ywcakalamazoo's 14th anniversary in style! 🤩 #YWGala2025
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...