U.S. House Opens First Immigration Hearing
The nation's immigration system is "in desperate need of repair," said Bob Goodlatte, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee
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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".
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
President Obama won big this week with the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and immigration. While Mitt Romney and the Tea Party couldn't have had a worse week.
After the Supreme Court decision on the Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, the Obama administration announced that it is revoking agreements with Arizona police over the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
While neither side has totally won, the high court's decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, is definitely a blow to President Barack Obama.
President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder won an overwhelming victory as the Supreme Court struck down 3 of 4 provisions of the controversial Arizona immigration law, SB 1070.
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the most controversial element of Arizona's immigration law, allowing the state to require police officers to enforce immigration laws. Three other provisions of the law have been struck down.
President Obama's executive order that stays the deportation of some young undocumented immigrants is being put to the test at Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Detroit.
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
People who claim that Obama is being heckled and disrespected more than any other president tend to have a short memory.
The guy who passed health care reform in Massachusetts and vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act can't take a policy position on Obama's executive order on immigration enforcement?
A rally outside the Immigration office in Detroit calling for an end to the deportation proceedings against local construction business owner Gustavo Vargas-Mendez, who's been in Michigan for 24 years.
Michigan authorities say they arrested six illegal immigrants from Mexico at a construction site after one called 911 to request an ambulance for a ride.
Michigan Congresswoman Candice Miller says the government needs to take a closer look at U.S. visitors who overstay their visas, becoming illegal aliens.
Testifying in front of a U.S. House Committee, Gov. Rick Snyder said he feels there should be opportunities in our country for immigrants with advanced degrees.
A 25-year-old Detroit mother of three, who has lived in the U.S. since age 11, may be deported on Tuesday.
A packaging and box company on Detroit's west side is the target of a raid by U.S. Homeland Security and Immigration.
A couple who admit hiring illegal immigrants for years at their Michigan dairy farm have been sentenced to probation.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The School Success Partnership program in Michigan is facing drastic funding cuts, with a significant portion of its budget missing from proposed state budgets for 2026-27.
A man is dead, and another man is in custody, in the aftermath of a shooting Tuesday night in Detroit, police said.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.
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.
A man is dead, and another man is in custody, in the aftermath of a shooting Tuesday night in Detroit, police said.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
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.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
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.
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.