MIRC
@michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities. michiganimmigrant.org
From all of us at MIRC, we wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! ✨
Our hearts break for the many families who are separated and spending the holidays in detention. We will keep advocating for the rights of all Michiganders to live in peace with their loved ones. 🩵
Our hearts break for the many families who are separated and spending the holidays in detention. We will keep advocating for the rights of all Michiganders to live in peace with their loved ones. 🩵
December 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
From all of us at MIRC, we wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! ✨
Our hearts break for the many families who are separated and spending the holidays in detention. We will keep advocating for the rights of all Michiganders to live in peace with their loved ones. 🩵
Our hearts break for the many families who are separated and spending the holidays in detention. We will keep advocating for the rights of all Michiganders to live in peace with their loved ones. 🩵
Need a last minute gift idea for someone in your life who believes in justice and wants to support their community? Make a donation to MIRC! It's the gift that keeps on giving.🥰
🎁 bit.ly/MIRCdonate
🎁 bit.ly/MIRCdonate
December 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Need a last minute gift idea for someone in your life who believes in justice and wants to support their community? Make a donation to MIRC! It's the gift that keeps on giving.🥰
🎁 bit.ly/MIRCdonate
🎁 bit.ly/MIRCdonate
This year MIRC staff members personally donated toys for families served by the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association. Our work is tough but it helps to spread cheer where we can! 🎁
December 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This year MIRC staff members personally donated toys for families served by the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association. Our work is tough but it helps to spread cheer where we can! 🎁
MIRC's Kalamazoo team took a break to celebrate the season with our friends at Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan!✨
December 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
MIRC's Kalamazoo team took a break to celebrate the season with our friends at Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan!✨
❄☎️ Please note: MIRC's intake team will have reduced hours over the holidays. Thank you for your patience as we do our best to answer your calls.
December 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
❄☎️ Please note: MIRC's intake team will have reduced hours over the holidays. Thank you for your patience as we do our best to answer your calls.
Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah! May light triumph over darkness. 🕯
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah! May light triumph over darkness. 🕯
We're heartbroken to learn of the passing of Nenko Gantchev in ICE custody at North Lake detention center. This isn't the first death in Michigan immigration detention. We've long called for reforms to ensure health & safety. We now look to ICE for a thorough review & report.
December 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We're heartbroken to learn of the passing of Nenko Gantchev in ICE custody at North Lake detention center. This isn't the first death in Michigan immigration detention. We've long called for reforms to ensure health & safety. We now look to ICE for a thorough review & report.
✈️ ¿Planea viajar durante estas vacaciones? ¡No te pierdas estos consejos de viaje para los no ciudadanos!
Recursos adicionales:
🔗 Derechos de residentes permanentes legales: www.ilrc.org/community-re...
🔗 Aplicación de la ley en el aeropuerto: bit.ly/ACLUairport
Recursos adicionales:
🔗 Derechos de residentes permanentes legales: www.ilrc.org/community-re...
🔗 Aplicación de la ley en el aeropuerto: bit.ly/ACLUairport
December 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
✈️ ¿Planea viajar durante estas vacaciones? ¡No te pierdas estos consejos de viaje para los no ciudadanos!
Recursos adicionales:
🔗 Derechos de residentes permanentes legales: www.ilrc.org/community-re...
🔗 Aplicación de la ley en el aeropuerto: bit.ly/ACLUairport
Recursos adicionales:
🔗 Derechos de residentes permanentes legales: www.ilrc.org/community-re...
🔗 Aplicación de la ley en el aeropuerto: bit.ly/ACLUairport
✈️ Planning to travel this holiday season? Check out these travel tips for noncitizens!
Additional resources:
🔗 Rights of Lawful Permanent Residents: bit.ly/ILRC-LPR-rights
🔗 Enforcement at the Airport: bit.ly/ACLUairport
Additional resources:
🔗 Rights of Lawful Permanent Residents: bit.ly/ILRC-LPR-rights
🔗 Enforcement at the Airport: bit.ly/ACLUairport
December 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
✈️ Planning to travel this holiday season? Check out these travel tips for noncitizens!
Additional resources:
🔗 Rights of Lawful Permanent Residents: bit.ly/ILRC-LPR-rights
🔗 Enforcement at the Airport: bit.ly/ACLUairport
Additional resources:
🔗 Rights of Lawful Permanent Residents: bit.ly/ILRC-LPR-rights
🔗 Enforcement at the Airport: bit.ly/ACLUairport
🚨 President Trump expanded the travel ban to 39 countries. Similar policy was biased in the first Trump admin, when thousands protested at airports, and it's still discriminatory. This cruel policy affects many Michiganders trying to reunite or visit loved ones.
Effective Jan 1.
Effective Jan 1.
December 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM
🚨 President Trump expanded the travel ban to 39 countries. Similar policy was biased in the first Trump admin, when thousands protested at airports, and it's still discriminatory. This cruel policy affects many Michiganders trying to reunite or visit loved ones.
Effective Jan 1.
Effective Jan 1.
Sadly, one of our Afghan clients recently shared the same fate as many individuals across the country - detained at their check in despite a pending asylum application, victims of a collective punishment that is cruel and misguided.
🔗 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
🔗 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
December 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Sadly, one of our Afghan clients recently shared the same fate as many individuals across the country - detained at their check in despite a pending asylum application, victims of a collective punishment that is cruel and misguided.
🔗 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
🔗 www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Sadly, today the Michigan Supreme Court authorized the state to violate the rights of Michiganders with impunity. Ruling did not reach the merits of the case brought by MIRC & @farmstandorg @SugarLawJustice for worker & immigrant justice.
Onus is now on Governor & #MILEG to act.
Onus is now on Governor & #MILEG to act.
December 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Sadly, today the Michigan Supreme Court authorized the state to violate the rights of Michiganders with impunity. Ruling did not reach the merits of the case brought by MIRC & @farmstandorg @SugarLawJustice for worker & immigrant justice.
Onus is now on Governor & #MILEG to act.
Onus is now on Governor & #MILEG to act.
Michigan county jail ICE detention revenue has doubled in the past year.
“Most people are surprised to know that for the longest time we did not have a private detention center, and that for decades all of our detention sites have been at county jails.”
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
“Most people are surprised to know that for the longest time we did not have a private detention center, and that for decades all of our detention sites have been at county jails.”
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
December 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Michigan county jail ICE detention revenue has doubled in the past year.
“Most people are surprised to know that for the longest time we did not have a private detention center, and that for decades all of our detention sites have been at county jails.”
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
“Most people are surprised to know that for the longest time we did not have a private detention center, and that for decades all of our detention sites have been at county jails.”
🔗 www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
Schools can play a pivotal role in sharing information with families and helping not only the school but the community prepare for immigration enforcement.
📝 Check out out our guidance and checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025...
📝 Check out out our guidance and checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025...
December 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Schools can play a pivotal role in sharing information with families and helping not only the school but the community prepare for immigration enforcement.
📝 Check out out our guidance and checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025...
📝 Check out out our guidance and checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025...
It's heartbreaking to see students & families needlessly detained. Sadly, “this is something we’re seeing across the board. Many individuals with pending (asylum) applications are being detained.” - Christine Sauvé, MIRC
➡ bit.ly/MIRCKYR
🔗 outliermedia.org/immigration-...
➡ bit.ly/MIRCKYR
🔗 outliermedia.org/immigration-...
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It's heartbreaking to see students & families needlessly detained. Sadly, “this is something we’re seeing across the board. Many individuals with pending (asylum) applications are being detained.” - Christine Sauvé, MIRC
➡ bit.ly/MIRCKYR
🔗 outliermedia.org/immigration-...
➡ bit.ly/MIRCKYR
🔗 outliermedia.org/immigration-...
It's important for schools to develop a protocol and to train staff on what to do if ICE or any other law enforcement agency enters a school seeking a student or staff member.
📝Review guidance + checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
📝Review guidance + checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It's important for schools to develop a protocol and to train staff on what to do if ICE or any other law enforcement agency enters a school seeking a student or staff member.
📝Review guidance + checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
📝Review guidance + checklist for school districts: bit.ly/MIRCschools
🔗 www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
It was great to join our partners at @sugarlawcenter for their Essential Advocacy event, and hear from Gwynne Wilcox, former chair of the National Labor Relations Board. We appreciate all those defending worker rights! 💪🏽
December 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It was great to join our partners at @sugarlawcenter for their Essential Advocacy event, and hear from Gwynne Wilcox, former chair of the National Labor Relations Board. We appreciate all those defending worker rights! 💪🏽
✨ 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
🔗 wwmt.com/news/local/w...
🔗 wwmt.com/news/local/w...
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...
🔗 wwmt.com/news/local/w...
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...