April 16, 2025

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Articles for tag: department of homeland security, immigration status protection

Washtenaw County Receives Immigration Inquiry From the Department of Homeland Security

Officials are weighing the county’s legal options According to a statement released by Washtenaw County Commissioner Katie Scott, on April 10, 2025, Washtenaw County officials received an immigration enforcement subpoena and a notice of inspection of I-9 forms.  The administrative subpoena, issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, is a formal request for “information, ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea City Council Discusses Immigration Status Ordinance

During its November 25, 2024, meeting, the Chelsea City Council discussed adopting an ordinance based on Ann Arbor’s 2017 guidelines for handling immigration status inquiries by city officials. The proposed measure, spearheaded by Councilmember Kate Mehuron, aims to ensure equitable services and reinforce community values. Scope and Applicability The ordinance would prohibit city employees and ...