ICE enforcement activity in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County
Summary
Nearly a dozen speakers urged the board to keep fighting the federal lawsuit over its ICE-free zone policy, including the children of a detained Ypsilanti father. Commissioners across the board pledged to stand firm, calling the lawsuit a badge of honor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown litigation costs from the federal lawsuit against the county.
Immigrant residents and families at risk of ICE detention and separation.
Immigrant residents and their families subject to arrest and separation.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 2, 2026
Residents celebrated a federal judge's dismissal of the Department of Justice lawsuit against the county over its refusal to use local resources for federal immigration enforcement, crediting the board's stance. Commissioners called the win 'like winning the lottery.'
Board of Commissioners - Apr 15, 2026
Nearly a dozen speakers urged the board to keep fighting the federal lawsuit over its ICE-free zone policy, including the children of a detained Ypsilanti father. Commissioners across the board pledged to stand firm, calling the lawsuit a badge of honor.
Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 4, 2026
Commissioner Lyte reported a video of an ICE arrest of a working Black man in her district, criticized the loss of sheriff's department alert notifications, and urged residents to stay vigilant; Sanders noted her own alerts had stopped.
Board of Commissioners Working Session - Jan 28, 2026
Commissioner Rabhi planted a seed: a provider asked whether the county could set aside resources to help people stay in their homes and avoid interactions with federal immigration authorities. The equity office said staff are already engaged on immigration issues.
Board of Commissioners - Jan 7, 2026
Multiple speakers asked the board to declare county buildings, properties, and resources off-limits to ICE and Border Patrol, citing deportations across Washtenaw County. Commissioner Rabhi said he's been drafting a resolution since fall and Chair Scott has been working on one too — expect it on a future agenda.
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