Detroit mayor gets blowback from migrant groups for using the 'i-word' for illegal immigrants
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan faced backlash from groups that work with migrants for using what they called the "i-word," or "illegal," to describe immigrants here illegally.
Rep. Tlaib defends immigrants as Mayor Duggan is slammed for calling some 'illegal'
Speaking in the heart of Detroit's Latino community, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, pleaded Wednesday to protect immigrants, her voice at times overcome with emotion. Tlaib was joined by several immigrant rights activists and Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero in Patton Park,
Detroit mayor refuses to apologize after backlash for saying ‘illegal’ immigrants
Duggan said previously that being a “welcoming city” does not equal being a sanctuary refuge for illegal immigrants.”
Immigrant rights groups slam Detroit Mayor Duggan for using the 'I-word'
The groups said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's use of the term "illegal immigrants" is inhumane and dehumanizing. But Duggan defended the terminology.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: City will continue to work with ICE
As President Donald Trump toughens immigration enforcement, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said his city will continue to work with federal agencies as it did under previous presidents. Speaking to reporters at a policy conference hosted by a business group,
Jocelyn Benson's upcoming book targets Mike Duggan's early work against Gretchen Whitmer
In her new book, Jocelyn Benson targets 2026 gubernatorial rival Mike Duggan for trying to recruit a White male opponent to ...
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MichMash: Sen. Gary Peters’ retirement; Duggan on running for governor as an independent and more
This week on "MichMash," host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow discuss who could possibly fill the vacant seat.
Pistons owner Tom Gores, star-studded investor team submits bid to bring WNBA franchise back to Detroit
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores is looking to bring a WNBA franchise back to the Motor City. Gores submitted a formal bid on ...
Insider: Duggan to Democrats: Bring on the attacks
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan argues there's a "reckoning" coming for his longtime allies in the Democratic Party if they just ...
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FOIA Friday: Local post-election "Trump" emails
It would take thousands of dollars to learn what Detroit city employees emailed about President Trump right after he was ...
Mayor Mike Duggan centers keynote on advancing tech in Detroit at annual policy conference
Mayor Mike Duggan praised some of Detroit's successes in boosting employment and developing and opening manufacturing sites, ...
Mayor Mike Duggan: No ICE raids so far in Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan said city has always handed over illegal immigrants wanted by ICE and won't change its policy as Trump vows ...