Laken Riley vote poses early test for MI Dems

The Laken Riley Act, which puts new restrictions on immigrants without legal status who are accused of committing nonviolent theft, received unexpected support from some Michigan Democrats, passed Congress this week.  We unpack why they voted the way they did, and what the Act would mean for Michigan's immigrant communities without legal status.  GUEST:Michelle Jokisch Polo, producer, Stateside Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.