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Michigan Dems Propose Bills to Limit ICE in Schools

11/8/2025

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Michigan Senate Democrats proposed a three-bill package to limit ICE activities in schools and hospitals, aiming to protect privacy and increase accountability.
The bills would ban ICE agents from wearing masks and require identification during enforcement.
State Sen. Jim Runestad warned the measures could shield illegal immigrants from law enforcement.
The package faces a likely defeat in the Republican-controlled Michigan House after incidents of ICE detentions in sensitive locations without warrants.

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Michigan Senate Democrats proposed a three-bill package to limit ICE activities in schools and hospitals, aiming to protect privacy and increase accountability.
The bills would ban ICE agents from wearing masks and require identification during enforcement.
State Sen. Jim Runestad warned the measures could shield illegal immigrants from law enforcement.
The package faces a likely defeat in the Republican-controlled Michigan House after incidents of ICE detentions in sensitive locations without warrants.