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In the center of the image is a black line-drawn figure of a police officer, identifiable by a peaked cap with a badge symbol, standing next to a second person figure. The officer has one arm resting on or holding the arm of the other person suggesting an arrest or detainment.

Stateside

Stateside Podcast: ICE arrests reported at immigration check-ins in Grand Rapids

Immigrant advocates in Grand Rapids say ICE tried detaining people at routine check-ins. Now, immigrants face a difficult choice: show up and risk arrest, or stay home and break the law.

Gema Lowe stands in a white t-shirt with her hands clasped in front of her. The t-shirt reads "Hunger Strike" with an image of a fist. Beside her to the left is another hunger striker. To the right, a security guard for the State capitol. They stand outside the door to the Michigan House chambers.

Community

Hunger strikers disappointed immigrant driver's license bills failed

Dustin Dwyer

Activists with the group Cosecha Michigan staged a hunger strike to urge passage of a package of bills that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses. The bills failed this week in Lansing.

Group of immigration activists standing and holding a sign

News

Immigration activists urge Amazon to stop cooperating with ICE

Bryce Huffman

A small group of immigration activists blocked nearly 40 delivery vans from leaving and entering an Amazon distribution center near Grand Rapids…

Community

From a dream to deportation, a West Michigan family prepares for what's next

Dustin Dwyer

Two years ago, we shared with you the story of a young immigrant in Grand Rapids.Brandon Reyes is part of a generation of immigrants known as dreamers,…

News

In detention center facing possible deportation, Michigan "Dreamer" says he's still optimistic

Dustin Dwyer

A well-known immigration activist in West Michigan says he’s trying to stay optimistic after being arrested this week to face possible deportation.Brandon…