Michigan Law: Immigration Status

michigan law: The term sanctuary city has no legal definition and varies in application, but it generally refers to jurisdictions that do not co-operate with U.S. immigration officials, according to Brandon Sun. Under Lansing policy set out last week in an order from Mayor Virg Bernero that stays in effect, employees cannot ask about immigration status, except as required by U.S. or Michigan law or a court order. The City Council voted 5-2 to reverse course just nine days after unanimously deciding to call Lansing a sanctuary. Police also are prohibited from holding immigrants for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unless federal authorities have a judicial warrant. We have an executive order right now that protects folks and keeps them and their family intact, said Councilwoman Kathie Dunbar, who opposed dropping the term. It is not the two words that make this a sanctuary city. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.