The Daily Weekly

With the threat of unemployment looming large in the minds of college students, especially those on the brink of graduation, how do students reconcile their passions with stable career opportunities when choosing a major? In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we unpack the constrains that come with choosing a career path for college students, especially at the University of Michigan, and discuss how to navigate them.

ICE enforcement is changing what immigration looks like in Washtenaw County. In this special episode of The Daily Weekly, we look at the federal policies driving increased immigration enforcement and Washtenaw County’s response. 
Disclaimer: This episode was finalized in May. Since then, the United States.immigration system has continued to be dismantled. The justice department has terminated over 100 sitting immigration judges, Temporary Protected Status has been eliminated for about one million people, and a federal judge ruled the Trump administration’s 75 country visa ban was illegal. A federal judge in Washtenaw County also recently ruled the federal government cannot force it to participate in immigration enforcement activities. 
Sources:
National Immigration Policy & Practice:
    •    Justice, Justice, Shall You Pursue POLICY DIRECTIVE 2021-12: POLICY REGARDING I MMIGRATION AND I MMIGRATION - ADJACENT I SSUES (https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/858637ed-5f06-40bf-b895-26c1915969c4)
    •    http://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/how-expanded-287g-program-turns-local-police-into-deportation-agents 
    •    DHS Announces New Reimbursement Opportunities for State and Local Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens | Homeland Security (https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/09/02/dhs-announces-new-reimbursement-opportunities-state-and-local-law-enforcement)
    •    Immigration Detainers | ICE (https://www.ice.gov/immigration-detainers) 
    •    Biden Took Eight Administrative Actions on Immigration. Here’s What You Need to Know. (https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/biden-immigration-changes/)
    •    REPORT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S 2025 CHANGES TO IMMIGRATION LAW (Last updated October 10, 2025) (https://www.nycbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20221419-TrumpAdminChangesImmigrationLaw.pdf) 
National Information Tracking:
    •    Immigration Arrests Are Up Sharply in Every State. Here Are the Numbers. (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/27/us/ice-arrests-trump.html) 
    •    Deportation Data Project (https://deportationdata.org/)
Michigan Policy & News:
    •    House Resolution 128 of 2025 - Michigan Legislature (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0128) 
    •    Civil Rights Groups Urge Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies to Respect Legal Obligations and Keep Communities Safe When Facing Unprecedented Federal Pressure to Target Immigrants (https://www.aclumich.org/en/press-releases/civil-rights-groups-urge-michigan-law-enforcement-agencies-respect-legal-obligations) 
    •    ICE arrests in Michigan jumped 154% since Trump took office - mlive.com (https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/07/ice-arrests-in-michigan-jumped-154-since-trump-took-office.html?outputType=amp) 
    
Washtenaw County & Ann Arbor:
    •    Immigration Policy | Washtenaw County, MI - Official Website (https://www.washtenaw.org/3343/Immigration-Policy)
    •    ann arbor city approval notice ordinance no. ord-17-02 solicitation of immigrant status an (https://www.a2gov.org/media/y2coawql/17-02-solicitation-of-immigrant-status-ordinance-approval-notice.pdf)   
    •    A Snapshot of Washtenaw County Immigrants (https://mlpp.org/2022immigrantsnapshot/Washtenaw.pdf) 
Publications & Works Mentioned:
    •    Team-based urgent response: A model for community advocacy in an era of increased immigration law enforcement | Request PDF (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339032871_Team-based_urgent_response_A_model_for_community_advocacy_in_an_era_of_increased_immigration_law_enforcement)
Social Impact:
    •    The Effects of Deportation on Families and Communities (https://www.communitypsychology.com/effects-of-deportation-on-families-communities/)
Resources:
    •    http://Washtenaw.org (http://washtenaw.org/)

In this episode of Behind The Story, we take a closer look at The Michigan Daily’s reporting on the University of Michigan’s proposed $1.25 billion computational facility in Ypsilanti. While the University describes it as a research hub, activists have raised concerns about transparency, equity, and environmental impact. With help from Assistant News Editor Glenn Hedin and Senior News Editor Marissa Corsi, we unpack the reporting process and examine what this project could mean for Ypsilanti residents and the broader campus community.

This week, The Daily covered UMich's firing and suspension of employees in relation to a pro-Palestinian protest, an anti-ICE rally in the Diag, a Black Student Union protest against DEI cuts and U-M's announcement it will continue funding current LEAD Scholars until their graduation. Also, the ACLU launched a federal lawsuit claiming President Donald Trump unlawfully and abruptly terminated students’ F-1 visas.

This week, the University of Michigan cut funding to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming, the U-M Jewish community sent two letters to the administration, a rally was held in support of transgender rights, a $2 million grant was awarded to the Nursing School and The Michigan Daily broke down the University's recent land purchases.

This week, we dive into the opening of Paris Banh Mi, the federal charges against former Michigan football team quarterback coach Matt Weiss, the vandalism at UMich Provost McCauley's home, Ann Arbor's boil water advisory and updates on the Spring Commencement ceremony.

In this episode, we chat with University of Michigan Professor Oliver Haimson about TikTok's special algorithm and the app's impact on students. Then, U-M social intern and internet personality Lily Higgins discusses her reaction to the temporary ban. Finally, we hear from U-M students. Stay tuned.

To make this episode we used previous reporting from Associated Press.

This week, we explain the United States Department of Education's warning to the University of Michigan, the Department of Astronomy's plan to launch a satellite in 2029, the vigil in honor of Disability Day of Mourning, the impact of rising egg prices on Ann Arbor businesses and Ann Arbor Public Power's rally in favor of two energy resolutions.

This week, The Daily covered Winterfest, U-M’s vigil honoring victims of the MSU shooting, and reactions from researchers, professors, and LGBTQ+ students and organizations to the Trump administration’s actions.

This week, The Daily covers the University of Michigan Residential Staff’s concerns over short-notice terminations, the death of an individual on South University Avenue, and a vehicle collision that left a student with severe injuries. Plus, winter weather advisories and Zach Bryan’s upcoming concert at the Big House.

This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources are available:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988, text the number, or use the service’s webchat for 24/7 support. Veterans can press "1" for specialized help, and LGBTQ+ individuals can dial “3.” Spanish language services are available.

• UMich Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) – Available 24/7 for crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, and mental health referrals. Call (734) 936-5900 or TTY (800) 649-3777.

• Common Ground (Southeastern Michigan) – 24/7 mental health hotline at 800-231-1127.

• Frontline Strong Together – Crisis support for first responders and public safety staff at 1-833-34-STRONG.