August 25, 2026
A Michigan federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging Washtenaw County policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, ruling that the federal government cannot compel local officials to help carry out its immigration enforcement.
August 17, 2026
Washtenaw County asked a Michigan federal judge on Monday to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit challenging local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, arguing federal law makes this coordination optional and does not allow the government to commandeer county employees or property.