Chicago Activist Gets Prison Term For Immigration Crime
Rasmieh Odeh appeared Thursday in Detroit's federal court, backed by dozens of supporters.
Rasmieh Odeh appeared Thursday in Detroit's federal court, backed by dozens of supporters.
Students would have to answer at least 60 percent of the questions correctly in order to graduate, the same benchmark which is applied to the test that immigrants applying to become American citizens must take.
Gov. Rick Snyder has unfinished business from his 2014 address, after a year of achieving mixed results.
The disappearance of a plane carrying hundreds, the fall of an iconic comedian, and the rise of a brutal terror group are just some of the biggest news stories of the year. Here are CBS Local's top ten news stories of 2014.
Immigrants can apply for assistance such as welfare and Medicaid in Michigan if they have held a Green Card for at least five years.
Giovanni Fuentes, 28, was due in court Monday for a deportation hearing, but now due to the Barack Obama-backed enforcement changes, the feds are closing his case.
The president's unilateral actions will spare 5 million people, mostly parents and the young, from deportations.
Teresa was brought here as a child, at age 5, under political asylum with her family; she worked with a social security number, work authorization card, and filed and paid taxes.
A local college is willing to use school resources to help child immigrants from Central America.
"Why are they thinking of housing them there? ... I appreciate the plight of the Central Americans, but we are a nation of laws and we have to try to obey those laws otherwise we degenerate into chaos," one man in the area told WWJ's Mike Campbell for an on-air report.
Upwardly Global, an organization dedicated to helping foreign-trained individuals find employment in their chosen professions, opened an office in Detroit on Monday.
"Let's send a message to the entire world: Detroit, Michigan, is open to the world," Gov. Snyder said.
The United States has to encourage immigration because it's the only way to avoid the economic stagnation caused by declining population.
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Supporters of a Western African man rallied in Detroit -- calling on immigration officials to stop his deportation.
About 200 community, labor and immigration activists gathered Wednesday in a Detroit park.
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Michigan will be well represented in a national Immigration march in Washington D.C.
The nation's immigration system is "in desperate need of repair," said Bob Goodlatte, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee
Michigan's secretary of state reversed course Friday and said her agency will issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, changing her mind after the Obama administration clarified the issue.
Of the 97 arrested, 60 had prior convictions for crimes such as: sex with a minor, assault, illegal firearm possession, drug possession and theft.
Groups that make-up the Alliance for Immigrants Rights and Reform Michigan rallied outside a Southwest Detroit church calling for reform in U.S. immigration laws.
Michigan "should let them drive so we don't drive them away" to other states, attorney Miriam Aukerman said.
Did agents overstep their bounds when they tried to pick up alleged illegal immigrants Tuesday afternoon outside of two Detroit schools?
Republican efforts to promote hatred across racial and religious lines are heating up this electoral season. They have found a new warrior to promote the cause in Arizona, Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Mercer has questioned whether Middle Easterners should be in the US "either legally or illegally".
A cold front passed through Wednesday night, leaving us with less wind and less humidity for Thursday.
A judge ruled that both East Main and North Center streets in Northville can close for the seasonal shutdown. While some members are OK with the closures, others find them inconvenient.
Authorities said the shooting happened at about 3:53 p.m. in the area of Bedford and Interstate 94.
A Michigan judge on Wednesday denied the Oxford High School shooter's request for his parents' pre-sentence investigation reports to help him appeal his life without parole sentence.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
A cold front passed through Wednesday night, leaving us with less wind and less humidity for Thursday.
A judge ruled that both East Main and North Center streets in Northville can close for the seasonal shutdown. While some members are OK with the closures, others find them inconvenient.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the farmworker experienced mild symptoms and has recovered.
Authorities said the shooting happened at about 3:53 p.m. in the area of Bedford and Interstate 94.
A Michigan judge on Wednesday denied the Oxford High School shooter's request for his parents' pre-sentence investigation reports to help him appeal his life without parole sentence.
The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years.
Anyone who has gotten behind a wheel knows that feeling of being stuck at a red light, researchers are working on ways to reduce those instances. One of the ways is through changing traffic signals.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
Lil Wayne will join PartyNextdDoor, Nigerian artists Rema, Arya Starr and Detroit native Kash Doll for the two-day event at the Bedrock Douglass site on Aug. 17 and 18.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
The air travel service rolls out "white paw treatment" for dogs. Human passengers come second.
A company claimed Elvis Presley's estate failed to repay a loan that used the Graceland property as collateral.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the farmworker experienced mild symptoms and has recovered.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Glenn Chin, 56, of Canton, Massachusetts, will appear in court on Nov. 4, 2024, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office. He is charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
The Detroit Lions have announced the dates, times and opponents for the three preseason games they will play this year.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home.
The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan.
After a huge win to start the season on the road against Flint City AFC last Saturday, Detroit City FC is set for a rematch against last year's Great Lakes Division champions in the club's 2024 USL W League home opener on Saturday, May 18 in a 7 p.m. kickoff at Keyworth Stadium.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
A judge ruled that both East Main and North Center streets in Northville can close for the seasonal shutdown. While some members are OK with the closures, others find them inconvenient.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 6-year-old accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun on Wednesday.
For many parents, buying a teen their first car can be nerve-racking. Patrick Olsen, editor-in-chief with Carfax, joined CBS News Detroit to provide tips for finding the best car for your teen.
Tom Gill, vice president of the U.S. Lifesaving Association, discusses what's behind the nationwide lifeguard shortage.
While the rest of this week will hold on to the sunshine, our weekend ushers in a new round of clouds and rain chances.