Overview

• Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Development encourages residents to house and support migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
• Volunteers are asked to make a 90-day commitment to assist with housing, school enrollment for children, and employment for adults.
• The initiative aims to make Michigan a welcoming and inclusive state for immigrants, refugees, and ethnic communities.
• Critics argue that housing migrants without proper vetting poses safety risks and strains state resources.
• Concerns are raised about the potential for voluntary housing programs to become mandatory, citing examples from other states and countries.