The human dignity of the immigrant, the refugee and the asylee—regardless of personal circumstances, background, or even legal status—must not be forgotten when considering how to manage immigration practices.

While immigration policy is considered a federal issue, Michiganders still have a responsibility for welcoming the strangers who find their way here, and to seek to improve access to education and basic services for immigrants and refugees.

To provide welcome to immigrants and refugees here in Michigan, MCC supports:

• Upholding the human dignity of all persons and working against injustices that compromise the dignity of immigrants.
• Promoting access to state identification and Michigan drivers’ licenses.
• Policies that welcome refugees and asylees to the state who have been admitted by the federal government, as well as policies that provide financial assistance using public and nonprofit organizations to help serve those in need.
• Recognizing and promoting the value that immigrants and refugees provide to Michigan’s culture and economy.