Immigration

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6208: Law enforcement: employment; certain federal employees licensed as certain law enforcement officers; prohibit. Amends sec. 9e of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.609e).

This bill prohibits federal immigration and border security employees from obtaining Michigan law enforcement licenses between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. It also mandates that all individuals seeking or holding specific law enforcement licenses complete active violence response training focused on coordinated tactical responses to mass casualty incidents. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards is tasked with creating the rules to define these training requirements.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal immigration employees from obtaining state law enforcement licenses, limiting their operational capacity and access to state resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6211: Corrections: jails; certain federal employees certified or recertified as local corrections officers; prohibit. Amends sec. 13 of 2003 PA 125 (MCL 791.543).

This bill prohibits the certification or recertification of certain individuals as local corrections officers in Michigan if they have worked for specific federal immigration agencies between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The law directly affects people seeking to become local corrections officers on or after January 1, 2005, by adding a new requirement that they must not have been employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services during that three-year window. While the bill maintains existing requirements for U.S. citizenship, age, and high school education, it introduces this specific employment restriction to prevent federal immigration workers from transitioning into local correction roles.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts the hiring of local corrections officers by banning those with specific federal immigration work experience, limiting the pool of eligible employees.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits hiring former federal immigration officers, restricting their access to state corrections roles and limiting immigrant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6209: Education: teachers and administrators; employment of certain federal officers; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1230j.

This bill prohibits Michigan school districts, academies, and intermediate districts from hiring or retaining individuals who worked for specific federal immigration agencies between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The affected agencies include Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Citizenship and Immigration Services. The law applies to any role within these educational institutions and targets people who were employed by these organizations during that specific future time frame.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts hiring of educators and administrators by banning employment of individuals with specific federal agency work history, limiting school staffing options.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to education by banning hiring of federal immigration officers, limiting immigrant protections and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Border Security Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5494: Property: conveyance of state property; sale of state property to federal immigration and customs enforcement; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 256.

HB 5494 prohibits Michigan state agencies or anyone acting on behalf of the state from selling or transferring state-owned property to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or its subsidiaries. It requires that any property transfer must include a restriction banning the property from being used as an immigration detention center by ICE, federal contractors, or private companies working with the federal government. The state can reclaim the property if this restriction is violated, and any transfer violating these rules is legally void. This directly affects state property transactions and limits federal immigration enforcement use of Michigan land.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state property transfers to ICE for detention centers, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HR 231: A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.

This bill amends House rules to require transparency and compliance for appropriations bills that include "legislatively directed spending" (funds specifically directed to a recipient). It prohibits voting on such bills if the recipient is a municipality or university with policies that "subvert immigration enforcement" or refuse to comply with federal immigration measures. Municipalities/universities must submit documentation proving their policies align with federal immigration law and provide certification from authorized leaders. The rule applies to all such spending items except those for disaster relief, state agencies, or competitive funding processes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates compliance with federal immigration enforcement for funding, prohibiting support for entities 'subverting' enforcement. Requires documentation aligning with federal policy, restricting local immigrant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 8, 2025

SB 11: Local government: other; local government sanctuary policy prohibition act; create. Creates new act.

SB 11 prohibits local governments in Michigan from adopting or enforcing policies that restrict local law enforcement or officials from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It directly affects counties, cities, townships, and their employees by requiring them to comply with federal immigration cooperation within 60 days of the law's effective date. The bill establishes legal remedies, allowing residents to sue or file complaints with the attorney general if local policies violate the law, with courts able to issue injunctions, order policy changes, and award damages or fines up to $7,500 for officials who knowingly violate it. This creates a statewide standard for immigration cooperation, overriding local "sanctuary" policies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits local sanctuary policies and mandates cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, directly restricting local protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Local Government

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 44: Crimes: other; illegal immigration; prohibit, and provide penalties. Creates new act.

SB 44 makes it a crime for non-citizens to enter Michigan without legal status or remain after being denied entry or deported, with penalties ranging from up to 180 days in jail and $2,000 fines for first offenses (misdemeanor) to up to 20 years in prison and $10,000 fines for repeat or aggravated violations (felony). The bill creates exceptions for those with federal protections like DACA approval (2012-2021), asylum, or lawful U.S. presence, and prohibits arrests at schools, churches, or healthcare facilities for these violations. It allows courts to issue written orders requiring non-citizens to leave Michigan instead of jail time, provided they agree and have no prior felony convictions under this law. The bill also grants legal immunity to state/local officials enforcing it and requires fingerprinting for individuals charged under the law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new immigration crimes with mandatory penalties (up to 20 years), expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice system.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes undocumented presence with jail/fines, increases state enforcement; exceptions don't override primary restrictive nature.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 40: Law enforcement: other; deportation task force; create. Creates new act.

SB 40 creates the DEPORT task force (Developing Effective Policies on Orderly Removal and Transportation) to advise Michigan's legislature on immigration enforcement cooperation. The task force, composed of elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and trafficking experts, must recommend policies to facilitate deportations, improve local law enforcement training regarding undocumented immigrants, and enhance coordination with U.S. Homeland Security. It is required to submit a preliminary report within one month and a final report within one year of its formation. The bill establishes this study group to guide potential state-level actions, not to implement new immigration laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates task force to facilitate deportations and coordinate with federal enforcement, directly advancing state-level immigration enforcement cooperation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 29: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to pass legislation temporarily freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program.

This resolution urges Congress to freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A agricultural workers at the 2023 level ($15.10/hour) through 2025. It directly affects Michigan farmers who rely on the H-2A program, as the current 2025 AEWR in Michigan is $18.15/hour - a 34% increase since 2019. The resolution seeks to prevent further wage hikes for temporary farm workers, aiming to reduce rising labor costs amid broader farm expense increases. It does not change existing law but calls on Congress to pass legislation implementing this freeze.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill freezes H-2A wage rate at $15.10 (vs. $18.15), limiting wage protections for immigrant agricultural workers, directly opposing higher compensation standards.92% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentFreezes H-2A wage rate at $15.10/hr (2023 level) to prevent 34% increase since 2019, opposing higher wages for agricultural workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 4336: Crimes: other; bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409c.

HB 4336 amends Michigan's penal code to create new state crimes related to individuals who are not authorized to be in the United States. The bill establishes felony and misdemeanor offenses for knowingly bringing, transporting, harboring, or encouraging such persons to enter or remain in the U.S. It also creates a felony offense for knowingly hiring ten or more undocumented individuals for employment within a 12-month period. Penalties include fines and imprisonment, with higher penalties for offenses involving commercial gain, serious injury, or death. An exception is provided for religious organizations bringing in volunteer ministers or missionaries.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new felonies for harboring undocumented persons and hiring them, increasing penalties. Directly opposes reform by broadening criminal offenses.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill creates felony/misdemeanor offenses for harboring, transporting, or employing undocumented persons, increasing state immigration enforcement and restricting undocumented immigrants' activities.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill criminalizes hiring undocumented workers (10+ in 12 months), restricting employment opportunities for this workforce segment and opposing labor rights protections.90% confidence

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