Stateside: Monday, March 31, 2025

Federal cuts affect Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, risking legal aid for 800+ children. Hear more on Stateside.
Stateside: Monday, March 31, 2025

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The federal spending cuts implemented by the Trump administration have caused a shift for federal services. One of the services impacted, The Michigan Immigrants Right Center (MIRC), provides legal representation to unaccompanied immigrant minors. However, due to the termination of funding, more than 800 children in Michigan are at risk of losing their legal representation. Ana Raquel Devereaux, a senior managing attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, discussed the effects of these funding cuts on the organization.

In another story from Points North, we learn about a black bear attack that occurred in Isabella, Minnesota, in December 2017.

Lastly, Jeff Chu, author, speaker, and preacher, discussed his first book, Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America. The part memoir and part investigative analysis book explores the intersections of faith, politics, and sexuality in Christian America.

Hear the full conversation on the Stateside podcast.

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GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:

  • Ana Raquel Devereaux, senior managing attorney for Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
  • Ellie Katz, environment reporter for Interlochen Public Radio
  • Jeff Chu, author, speaker and preacher




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