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The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities. michiganimmigrant.org
✨ Announcing MIRC “MIRCh” - a new way to support our work! Purchase t-shirts, mugs, & other items from our shop. Proceeds benefit MIRC so that we can assist more immigrant families in Michigan. Buy gifts for the whole family this holiday season!🎁 bit.ly/MIRCmirch
December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
✨ Announcing MIRC “MIRCh” - a new way to support our work! Purchase t-shirts, mugs, & other items from our shop. Proceeds benefit MIRC so that we can assist more immigrant families in Michigan. Buy gifts for the whole family this holiday season!🎁 bit.ly/MIRCmirch
“...we’re seeing collective punishment based on nationality...these efforts are are not aligned with what most Americans value in terms of making sure the U.S. is a welcoming country to those who want to seek safety & build new lives.” - Christine Sauvé
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December 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“...we’re seeing collective punishment based on nationality...these efforts are are not aligned with what most Americans value in terms of making sure the U.S. is a welcoming country to those who want to seek safety & build new lives.” - Christine Sauvé
🔗 wwmt.com/news/local/w...
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Did you know?
🔵 MIRC represents all unaccompanied children in Michigan in federal immigration custody, as well as many of those who've been released to sponsors.
🔵 MIRC is the only legal services provider individuals can call for free from immigration detention in Michigan.
🔵 MIRC represents all unaccompanied children in Michigan in federal immigration custody, as well as many of those who've been released to sponsors.
🔵 MIRC is the only legal services provider individuals can call for free from immigration detention in Michigan.
December 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Did you know?
🔵 MIRC represents all unaccompanied children in Michigan in federal immigration custody, as well as many of those who've been released to sponsors.
🔵 MIRC is the only legal services provider individuals can call for free from immigration detention in Michigan.
🔵 MIRC represents all unaccompanied children in Michigan in federal immigration custody, as well as many of those who've been released to sponsors.
🔵 MIRC is the only legal services provider individuals can call for free from immigration detention in Michigan.
💙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
Collective punishment based on nationality is not aligned with American values. Michigan’s newest Afghan community members risked their lives to further the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and deserve to live in peace, security, and freedom.
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Collective punishment based on nationality is not aligned with American values. Michigan’s newest Afghan community members risked their lives to further the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and deserve to live in peace, security, and freedom.
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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"We encourage truck drivers & really all non-citizens to become familiar with their rights... Preparation is really key & it's important to make sure you have your documents gathered in a safe place at home so a loved one can assist if you are detained."👉🏽 bit.ly/MIRCKYR
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"We encourage truck drivers & really all non-citizens to become familiar with their rights... Preparation is really key & it's important to make sure you have your documents gathered in a safe place at home so a loved one can assist if you are detained."👉🏽 bit.ly/MIRCKYR
“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...
📣 Actualización de admisión 11/24-11/28
📞 La línea general de MIRC estará cerrada desde el 24 de noviembre hasta el 28 de noviembre
📞 La línea de detención de MIRC estará abierta con un horario ajustado, cerrado jueves y viernes
☎El horario normal se reanuda el 1 de diciembre
📞 La línea general de MIRC estará cerrada desde el 24 de noviembre hasta el 28 de noviembre
📞 La línea de detención de MIRC estará abierta con un horario ajustado, cerrado jueves y viernes
☎El horario normal se reanuda el 1 de diciembre
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
📣 Actualización de admisión 11/24-11/28
📞 La línea general de MIRC estará cerrada desde el 24 de noviembre hasta el 28 de noviembre
📞 La línea de detención de MIRC estará abierta con un horario ajustado, cerrado jueves y viernes
☎El horario normal se reanuda el 1 de diciembre
📞 La línea general de MIRC estará cerrada desde el 24 de noviembre hasta el 28 de noviembre
📞 La línea de detención de MIRC estará abierta con un horario ajustado, cerrado jueves y viernes
☎El horario normal se reanuda el 1 de diciembre
📣 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.
📣 Let the Supreme Court know you or your group support this rule! Submit comments on the proposal (ADM 2025-14) by December 22, 2025. Click “Comment on 2025-14” under the proposal on the Court’s Proposed & Adopted Orders on Administrative Matters page: bit.ly/MSCcourtrule
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
📣 Let the Supreme Court know you or your group support this rule! Submit comments on the proposal (ADM 2025-14) by December 22, 2025. Click “Comment on 2025-14” under the proposal on the Court’s Proposed & Adopted Orders on Administrative Matters page: bit.ly/MSCcourtrule
⚖️ 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.”
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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...