Immigration Policy in Detroit, MI (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Detroit, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Detroit City Code prohibits police officers and all other public servants from asking about a person's immigration status, except when relevant to investigating or prosecuting a violent felony, or when a specific law requires it.
Detroit Bars Immigration Status Inquiries
Significant RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 23-8-5
A public servant who is a police officer: (1) Shall not solicit information concerning immigration status for the purpose of ascertaining a person's compliance with federal immigration law; or (2) Shall not solicit information concerning immigration status from a person who is seeking police services, or is a victim, or is a witness; or (3) Shall not subject a person to a higher level of scruti...
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