The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource center for Michigan's immigrant communities.
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Watch the #KnowYourRights Townhall!
🔗youtu.be/M-Z5-lhWHc8 👀
Knowing our rights can helps us prepare for immigration enforcement, and sharing this information can help our neighbors and loved ones. 💪🏾❤️
👉🏿bit.ly/MIRCKYR
MIRC's Christine Sauvé recently spoke to @WWJ950 about the end of the federal grant that funded attorneys for unaccompanied children in Michigan. Listen to learn what this means, who it affects, and how you can help!
🎧 audacy.com/podcasts/2bf80c69…
📢 TPS UPDATE
Protections remain in place for Ukraine and Sudan. Individuals present in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status retain protection including work authorization. Follow USCIS for updates: uscis.gov/humanitarian/tempo…
“We’ve increasingly seen a lot of local law enforcement agencies inappropriately, and in some cases unlawfully, getting involved in immigration enforcement.” - Christine Sauvé, MIRC
▶️ fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-wm…
The federal government's attacks on children are happening here in Michigan and we have been busy defending our young clients. We appreciate national partners for bringing this lawsuit.
via @NILC @NCYLnews @CGRS_Asylum @ImmDef
📢 The Trump administration published a new rule that shortens the notice refugees receive before the government tries to end their status.
For those who might be affected:
🟡 Check with your attorney or legal service provider
🟡 Ensure your address is updated with USCIS
🟡 Respond to Notice of Intent to Terminate w/in 10-day window, including but not limited to submitting more evidence and/or requesting an interview
📝 For everyone: submit a public comment by 11/13/26
Learn more and take action 👉🏾 rcusa.org/breaking-take-acti…
“We already don’t have an independent [immigration] judiciary, and to have the defense side of representation also be within the government makes me feel like it’s all a farce and everybody is working together to get the kids removed.” - Ana Devereaux
🔗motherjones.com/politics/202…
Congrats to our award-winning staff member Yesenia! 👏🏽 She was recently recognized for her "Spirit of Service to the Movement" by the Center for Labor and Community Studies! 🤩
Seeking asylum has never been an easy process. But denials have soared. Judges across the country are rejecting nearly 88% of asylum claims.
“That is unfathomable compared to any previous time period.” - Ruby Robinson, MIRC
🔗 mlive.com/news/2026/09/its-g…
Did you know that 38% of Michigan crops rely on farmworkers to get crops harvested and onto our tables? MIRC's Anna Hill Galendez spoke to @metromodedtw about issues facing Michigan's farmworkers.
🔗 metromodemedia.com/michigan-…
The federal administration is making the immigration process more difficult for unaccompanied kids & asylum seekers at every turn. But MIRC staff continue to advocate for our clients and were in Chicago to assist two young children with their asylum interviews. ¡Adelante!
💙 We're so thankful to our Washtenaw friends and partners for organizing this fundraiser for MIRC! Listen to some great music and help raise funds for immigration legal services in Washtenaw County! 🎶
🎫 Tickets: charliekingconcert.eventbrit…
Key resources for your immigrant friends, family, and neighbors.
Find Michigan-specific information about your rights, how to prepare your family for enforcement, what to do if ICE comes to your door, and what to do after someone is arrested or detained: bit.ly/MIRCKYR
📢Immigrant kids in Michigan need your help!
MIRC is seeking attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, or law students to help eligible youth apply for green cards at an October workshop.
👉 bit.ly/MIRC-SIJ-volunteer
⏰ Medicaid eligibility changes take place Oct 1.
🔗 bridgemi.com/michigan-health…
WHO IS AFFECTED?
• asylees
• refugees
• survivors of domestic violence and trafficking
• and other groups who previously were eligible for full Medicaid coverage
❔Noncitizen families can check out this resource in English, Spanish, Arabic 👉🏾 readyformedicaidchanges.org/…
📄 These changes are a result of the OBBBA passed in 2025. See the full list of changes coming as a result of that law: bit.ly/MIHealthChanges2026
“Asylum seekers did exactly what was asked of them. They sought protection. They sought work authorization. They had driver’s licenses. They were working, supporting themselves and their families. And then the government detained them.” - Ruby Robinson
🔗 mlive.com/news/2026/09/after…
