Michigan
Immigration attorney talks impact of revoked visas on international students across Michigan colleges
A Southfield-based immigration attorney is talking about what’s happening with international students having their visas revoked.
“One student I consulted with, he heard about it, the revocation, in the morning, and he was gone by the afternoon,” immigration attorney Bradley Maze with Palmer Rey said.
Maze said their firm has heard from several international students who have had their visas revoked and residency status cancelled.
A handful of universities in Michigan have confirmed they’ve had international students impacted, including University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, Wayne State University and Grand Valley State University.
Maze shared redacted letters from the University of Michigan and the government informing a student that their visa has been revoked.
The letter from the University of Michigan, in part, states, “Since this termination does not carry a grace period, we must recommend you make plans to exit the United States immediately.”
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Maze said it’s not entirely clear why a student has their visa revoked, although in some cases it could have something to do with past infractions.
“If anyone has had any brush with the law, even if it’s as minor as a traffic ticket or an arrest that doesn’t lead to a charge or conviction,” Maze said.
Maze said one student he consulted with was weeks away from earning her graduate degree from the University of Michigan.
“I got contacted by a student who was arrested because she had an argument with her roommate and the police came,” Maze said. “There were no charges filed, there was nothing in the court system. This was just an arrest and nothing further. And she believes that based on that, her status was terminated.”
Maze said the student may never know for sure what caused it.
“These are not people who are criminals or who are defrauding the US visa process at all,” Maze said. “It’s really, really minor things, if anything.”
He said students receiving this notification have few options, because it would be tricky to legally challenge it.
“There aren’t great remedies for these students,” Maze said. “Either you leave, or as you’ve heard, you get caught up in the immigration court system or the detention system.”
Given the options, Maze said fear spreads among the international student community.
“As soon as they hear about people being arrested and sent to different places, really a lot of them are just deciding that it’s time to leave,” Maze said.
Maze said when it comes down to it, the universities have no power to stop or reverse these decisions.
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Michigan
117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago’s Monroe Harbor
Saturday, July 11, 2026 2:48PM
CHICAGO (WLS) — Sailors are making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac took off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors began their journey at 9 a.m.
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The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club’s signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race’s unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
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Michigan
Michigan State Police rule out suspect in Electric Forest baby death investigation
ROTHBURY, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) detectives shared some more information Friday about their investigation of the infant death at this year’s Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury.
Troopers recently received a tip about a Muskegon woman who was said to have information about the incident, but after interviewing her and completing other necessary investigative steps, MSP said they ruled her out as a suspect.
A restroom vending company employee at the festival found the body of a neonate, a newborn infant who is four weeks old or younger, in a portable restroom in the festival camping area on June 28, according to troopers.
The festival is hosted at the Double JJ Resort, which was locked down to anyone entering the following day as police surrounded the scene.
Troopers are asking for tips from the public at michigan.gov/michtip.
Michigan
Harmful algal blooms reported on 2 large West Michigan lakes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Harmful algal blooms have been reported on two notable lakes in West Michigan: Gun Lake and Muskegon Lake.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says cyanobacteria was reported on Muskegon Lake July 3, but no tests have confirmed it.
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department says a harmful algal bloom was confirmed Thursday on Gun Lake. The lake remains open, but the BEDHD is encouraging visitors to use caution and avoid water that has “visible algae.”
Visitors are encouraged to avoid any contact with water that appears bright green, blue-green, brown or red or has “floating mats of scum.”
Pets should also avoid the water. If they come into contact with the algae, pets should be rinsed off as soon as possible with clean, fresh water.
Exposure to algae can cause a rash or irritation to the skin, eyes, nose and throat. It can also cause stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever and trouble breathing.
“If you become sick, contact your healthcare provider. Seek medical care right away if you have trouble breathing, severe vomiting, or other serious symptoms,” the BEDHD said in a statement. “If your pet was exposed, rinse them well with clean water and do not let them lick their fur until they have been washed. Contact your veterinarian right away if your pet has vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, trouble walking, excessive drooling, shaking, or seizures.”
Harmful algal blooms are powered by the sudden growth of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria occur naturally in lakes, rivers and ponds but is often boosted by a sudden excess of nutrients, often caused by fertilizer runoff from farms or failed septic systems.
They can last for several days and sometimes even months. The water will look “scummy” or like “spilled paint or pea soup.” They are typically found in the summer and fall — usually peaking in August or September and dying off by the end of October.
You can report a suspected harmful algal bloom to EGLE at AlgaeBloom@Michigan.gov or 1.800.662.9278.
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