Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is a specialized legal services organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of immigrants across Michigan. It stands out for its comprehensive, advocacy-driven approach and deep commitment to serving vulnerable immigrant populations, including detained individuals, farmworkers, and families facing enforcement actions.
The center combines direct legal representation with robust policy advocacy and community education to address systemic issues affecting immigrant communities. It focuses on providing accessible resources, know-your-rights information, and specialized support for those in detention, while also engaging in impact litigation to create broader change. Its services are tailored for immigrants, refugees, agricultural workers, and their families, emphasizing linguistic and cultural accessibility.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- General immigration services and information
- Detained immigrant assistance and information line
- Know-your-rights guides for immigration enforcement
- Guides for defending yourself in immigration court
- Farmworker and immigrant worker rights advocacy
- Policy and advocacy updates for community groups
- Impact litigation
- VAWA/U visa pro bono legal services
- Coalition building and community training
- Resources for locating detained individuals
- Multilingual educational materials (English, Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, Dari, French, Kinyarwanda, Pashto)
Services are provided in multiple languages, with a strong focus on Spanish-language resources, and the center offers dedicated support lines for both general inquiries and detained individuals. It serves communities throughout Michigan and maintains outreach to specific detention facilities in Michigan and Ohio.
