One of Michigan's largest legal aid groups for immigrants lays off more than half its staff

Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Announces Layoffs After Trump Cuts Funding

Photo: Don Reid ~ USA TODAY NETWORK MICHIGAN, April 15, 2025 ~ Dozens of Michigan Immigrant Rights Center workers were laid off last week across the state after the Trump administration cut program funding to the organization. The center announced 72 workers, about half of its total employees, would be laid off, with programs that help undocumented immigrant children get legal help. This come as President Donald Trump is making sweeping federal…

So far, so good for Mahube-Otwa funding

DETROIT LAKES — With both the state and the federal government looking at potentially large budget cuts, this is a time of uncertainty for the Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership. “It’s too soon to know the budget answers,” said Mahube-Otwa Executive Director Liz Kuoppala. “We’re keeping a close eye both on Mahube programs and other things that we don’t provide services to.” She urged people to get involved in the political process and comm…

One of Michigan's largest legal aid groups for immigrants lays off more than half its staff

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center said it laid off 72 staff members statewide on Friday after two federal contracts were terminated.

Michigan Immigration Rights Center lays off 72 staff following federal funding cuts - The Midwesterner

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center cut its staffing from about 130 to 54 this week following a loss of federal funding amid the largest deportation effort is U.S. history. MIRC, which counts U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, as a former employee, cited the toughened immigration policies enforced by President Donald Trump’s administration. “On April […]

Michigan immigrant children lose legal aid after federal cuts

“A lot of these kids are fleeing dangerous situations ... They think that the U.S. is going to help them.” Outlier Media · Koby Levin · Trump administration halts legal aid to migrant children in Michigan, defying judge’s order