Immigration

in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4472: Law enforcement: other; deportation task force; create. Creates new act.

House Bill 4472 proposes to create the "Developing Effective Policies on Orderly Removal and Transportation (DEPORT) task force" in Michigan. This 15-member task force, appointed by the Speaker of the House, would include state legislators, various law enforcement officers, and local elected officials. Its primary duty is to recommend policies to the legislature that facilitate the deportation of illegal immigrants. The task force would also suggest policies for training local law enforcement on interacting with illegal immigrants and for encouraging cooperation with federal agencies to identify illegal immigrants within the criminal justice system. The task force is temporary, required to submit preliminary and final reports within one year, and then abolished.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates DEPORT task force to recommend policies facilitating deportation of illegal immigrants, directly increasing state enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 132: A resolution to urge the federal government to reinstate the United States Refugee Admissions Program.

This House resolution (HR 132) urges the federal government to reinstate the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), which was suspended indefinitely by President Trump's January 2025 executive order. It directly affects refugees currently blocked from entering the U.S. due to the suspension, citing court challenges and a 2024 report noting refugees undergo the most rigorous screening of any immigrant group. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests federal action to resume refugee admissions. It was introduced on June 12, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationUrges federal reinstatement of refugee admissions program, directly advancing refugee access and protections through formal congressional request.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Refugees & Asylum

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 128: A resolution to encourage county sheriffs and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Michigan to enter into 287(g)agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance immigration enforcement and public safety.

This resolution urges Michigan county sheriffs and local law enforcement agencies to join 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It encourages these agencies to participate in a federal program that provides training and oversight, allowing designated officers to identify, detain, and process individuals who entered or reentered the U.S. illegally and are arrested for crimes. The resolution states this collaboration aims to enhance public safety by prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens, such as those involved in violence or drug trafficking. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally requests local agencies consider these agreements to support federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEncourages 287(g) agreements with ICE, mandating local law enforcement to assist in immigration enforcement, increasing state-level immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 444: Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.

SB 444 requires all public employers (state/local government entities) and contractors working on public contracts to verify new employees' work authorization through the federal E-verify system. It directly affects state/local government departments, contractors, and subcontractors who hire 10+ employees annually, mandating they use E-verify or Form I-9 to confirm employees are U.S. citizens or authorized to work. Violations can result in civil fines ($100-$1,000 per violation) or a one-year ban on contracting with public bodies. The law also requires contractors to verify subcontractor employees and imposes penalties for knowingly false statements. This applies to all public contracts within Michigan, taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify for public contractors, restricting undocumented workers' employment access through state-level enforcement of federal immigration rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 4061: Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.

HB 4061 requires state public employers and contractors (with 10+ employees) to verify the U.S. work authorization of all new hires using the federal E-Verify system or Form I-9. It mandates that contractors cannot bid on state contracts unless they participate in E-Verify, and public employers must verify all new employees' legal presence. Violations result in a one-year ban from state contracts, and false statements on verification forms are punishable as perjury. The law applies to all state and local government contracts involving services performed within Michigan.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify for state contractors/employers, restricting undocumented workers' employment access via federal enforcement system and penalizing non-compliance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 151: A resolution to urge the federal government to purchase the Ojibway Correctional Facility and turn it into a detention and deportation center for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This resolution (HR 151) urges the federal government to purchase Michigan's closed Ojibway Correctional Facility in Marenisco and convert it into a detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It directly affects ICE operations and Michigan communities, citing the facility's 2018 closure (which cost hundreds of local jobs) and a 154% rise in ICE arrests in Michigan since 2025. The resolution references Florida's similar facility conversion and requests federal action to support ICE detention capacity. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests federal purchase and repurposing of the property.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly urges conversion of facility into ICE detention center, increasing immigration enforcement capacity and deportation operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 164: A resolution calling for transparency, due process, and further case-by-case review in the immigration cases of Hmong and Laotian refugees in Michigan.

This resolution (HR 164) addresses the July 2025 detentions of 16 Hmong and Laotian refugees in Michigan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who were unexpectedly taken into custody during routine check-ins and later deported to Laos without adequate notice or due process. It demands federal transparency regarding the legal basis for these detentions, urges ICE to provide timely legal counsel and family notification for detainees, and calls for case-by-case reviews of individuals with strong Michigan ties. The resolution specifically highlights concerns about rapid transfers across facilities and the lack of a U.S.-Laos repatriation agreement requiring travel documents. It is directed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Michigan’s congressional delegation, seeking improved oversight and humane treatment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationDemands due process, legal counsel, and case reviews for detained refugees, protecting their rights against ICE actions without restricting immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 11, 2025

HB 4858: Civil rights: public records; disclosure of certain information without a warrant; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4858 would prohibit Michigan state and local government entities from sharing personal information (like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, or criminal history) with anyone seeking it for enforcing federal immigration law, unless a court-issued warrant is presented. Government agencies must verify if a request is for immigration enforcement and deny disclosure without a warrant. The bill requires agencies to report annual requests related to immigration enforcement to the attorney general and legislature. It directly affects local law enforcement, courts, and other government offices that handle public records, as well as federal immigration authorities seeking such data.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local sharing of personal data with federal immigration enforcement without a warrant, directly limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 11, 2025

HB 4859: Law enforcement: other; immigration enforcement at certain locations; prohibit in certain circumstances. Creates new act.

HB 4859 prohibits law enforcement officers from conducting immigration enforcement actions (like arrests, interviews, or searches) in specific sensitive locations, including schools, places of worship, hospitals, courthouses, and facilities serving vulnerable populations. The bill allows exceptions only if a court orders entry or if an immediate threat to public safety requires action. It directly affects law enforcement officers operating in Michigan and individuals present at these locations, such as students, patients, and worshippers. The law creates clear boundaries for immigration enforcement to protect access to essential services and community spaces.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement actions in sensitive locations, protecting civil rights and community trust - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators like enhanced police accountability.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state law enforcement from conducting immigration actions in sensitive locations, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from targeted actions in schools, hospitals, etc.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4868: School aid: supplemental; funding for English language learners; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1153a.

HB 4868 creates supplemental funding for Michigan school districts to support English language learners (ELLs) starting in the 2026 fiscal year. To qualify, districts must administer the WIDA ACCESS or WIDA Alternate ACCESS proficiency test to ELLs. Funding is distributed based on test scores: 75% of the target foundation allowance for scores 1.0-1.9, 50% for 2.0-2.9, and 35% for 3.0-3.9. This directly affects school districts serving ELLs who meet the assessment requirements under Michigan’s School Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates supplemental state funding for ELL programs, increasing public education spending under school aid appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates supplemental funding for ELLs in Michigan schools, directly advancing educational access and resources for this student group through targeted financial support based on proficiency assessments.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds English language learner support in schools, directly providing immigrant services per bill's purpose and assessment requirements for ELLs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Testing & Assessment

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