For many sheriff’s departments in Michigan, enforcing federal civil immigration laws is beyond their legal authority, though they remain willing to assist federal agencies in many cases, officials say.
Victor Wooddell, Capital News Service
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Police use of license plate readers raising privacy concerns in Michigan
A recent study found that automated license plate readers are useful tools but also have the potential for abuse.
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Michigan schools make K-12 education gains, still battle impact of COVID
The state Department of Education reports progress toward achieving its educational strategic plan, including higher graduation rates, but the pandemic widened performance gaps, according to the CDC.
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Michigan preservation grants are reviving historic buildings along shoreline
Restoration projects underway along the Great Lakes shoreline range from the Mackinac Island City Hall to a century-old theater in Alpena,
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Michigan's rural population is shrinking. Will UP lose political clout?
With fewer births and more deaths, the state’s overall population is expected to begin decreasing in the next 10 years. These trends are especially pronounced in the Upper Peninsula and other rural areas.