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, Duggan reiterated the city's policy that is not a sanctuary city, but a welcoming city.
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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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit coalition spreads word on tax credits; Fred Durhal running for mayor + more
Tonight on DER, a Detroit coalition is spreading the word about tax credits available to residents; Detroit Councilman Fred ...
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Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.
"Mike Duggan can go straight to hell." "Mike Duggan is the fox in the henhouse." "We have to be willing to punch him in the mouth." "He would just be a continuation of @GovWhitmer's failed liberal ...
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 ...
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, ...
Piston Automotive plans business expansion, creating 144 new jobs in Detroit
Piston Automotive will expand operations at its Detroit facility, resulting in 144 new jobs. The Michigan Economic ...
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Detroit braces for more ICE enforcement
Local officials who haven't yet seen increased immigration enforcement efforts are anticipating a crackdown soon. Why it ...