Michigan Immigrant Population Growth Outpaces National Rate
Nearly 642,000, or 7 percent, of Michigan residents are foreign-born.
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Nearly 642,000, or 7 percent, of Michigan residents are foreign-born.
Immigration can be an elixir to help bolster Detroit's shrinking population as well as the state's, Bing Goei said during taping of CBS 62's "Michigan Matters."
Ibrahim Parlak worries about being harmed if forced to return to Turkey. He has been granted previous deferrals.
"The governor thinks it's an economic plus," reported WWJ Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
"I have no interest in being like everybody else and giving away all of our values and principles for the sake of political correctness," he said.
"...We are going to fight to see if we can bring him back legally, the right way."
A fatal shooting in San Francisco is prompting Michigan lawmakers to propose legislation aimed at cracking down on cities they suspect of harboring immigrants who are in the country illegally.
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.
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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.
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday. Here's a look at the forecast.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
The graduates, who are part of MCHS Family of Services' independent living and residential programs, have overcome significant obstacles, including foster care, trauma, instability and frequent school changes.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening has raised concerns among residents and prompted discussion about why the city felt the need to deploy them.
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather under the National Weather Service forecasts issued Wednesday morning.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening raised concerns among residents.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Security crews at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will participate in an emergency drill Wednesday. It's a required step for the airport, but one that comes after two recent crashes at terminal buildings.
A man sued the Livingston County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office, claiming the deputies used excessive force during a traffic stop while he was having a stroke.
President Trump is expected to speak on Wednesday about the proposed peace deal between the U.S. and Iran as he wraps up his travel for the G7 summit. CBS News has this report.
Starting the day off mostly sunny and warm, high 76°. Expecting widespread rain and thunderstorms this evening. Heavy rainfall is likely which may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for areas south of M-59 tonight as we may see 1-2" of rain with these storms. The potential also exists for severe weather in the same area tonight, Slight Risk (2 of 5) with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.
Wednesday's weather in Southeast Michigan will start off mostly sunny and warm; but widespread rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the evening. Here's a look at the potential for flooding and severe weather in Metro Detroit.