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ICE expands footprint in Metro Detroit with Romulus detention facility purchase and Southfield office lease
ROMULUS / SOUTHFIELD — Federal preparations in the Detroit area signal a major expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Southeast Michigan, including the purchase of a large detention facility near Detroit...
Community
Detroit Yemenis face deportation as Syrian TPS fight continues in federal court
DETROIT — Thousands of Yemeni and Syrian nationals who have built their lives in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) now face legal uncertainty after the Trump administration moved to terminate their protections, citing...
Immigration
Detroit Police suspend officers over ICE cooperation, reaffirm immigration policy
DETROIT — Reaffirming its refusal to engage in federal immigration enforcement, Detroit Police leadership has suspended two officers for cooperating with federal agents in the arrest of undocumented immigrants within the city. Detroit Police...
Community
Wayne County treasurer expands online assistance to help property owners avoid foreclosure
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. — As winter weather and ongoing construction make in-person visits more challenging, the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office is urging homeowners and property owners to take advantage of expanded online tools designed to help...
Crime
Shelby Township man sentenced to three years for $3 million PPP fraud scheme
DETROIT — In one of the latest rulings tied to COVID-19 relief fraud, a federal court in Detroit sentenced a Macomb County man to three years in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme involving the federal Paycheck Protection Program...
Opinions
Ignoring Palestinian rights won’t bring peace
When President Trump convened his so-called Board of Peace in Davos, Switzerland, a key item on the agenda was to endorse his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s extravagant (and, I might add, detached from reality) plan for a “New Gaza.” The rendering...
Opinions
“Regime cleavage”: How the “language of humiliation” is engineering a second American civil war
A January 2026 Gallup poll showed that 89 percent of all Americans expect high levels of political conflict this year, as the country heads toward one of its most decisive midterm elections ever. Gallup, however, was stating the obvious. It is a...
U.S.A
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential contender, dies at 84
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., the fiery preacher-turned-power broker who carried the civil rights movement into the post–Martin Luther King Jr. era and reshaped modern Democratic politics with two groundbreaking presidential...
Community
Republican Rep. Randy Fine faces resignation calls after post suggesting he’d choose dogs over Muslims
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) prompted calls for his resignation from Democrats and a major Islamic civil rights group after suggesting in a social media post that he'd choose dogs over Muslims. "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and...
Business
A family legacy rises in Canton: Saj Bakery opens new flagship location
CANTON — Over the past several years, hundreds of Arab American families have relocated to Canton Township, bringing with them a growing number of Arab-owned businesses that have followed the community’s expansion westward — from Dearborn to...
Local
Evans highlights transit expansion, infrastructure, crime reduction and fiscal stability in 2026 State of the County address
DEARBORN — Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans delivered his 11th annual State of the County address Wednesday at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, outlining major milestones in fiscal stability and public safety while unveiling...
Community
Mallak Baydoun takes helm as Dearborn Heights chief of staff amid financial and operational challenges
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mallak Baydoun has been appointed chief of staff to Mayor Mo Baydoun, stepping into a key leadership role as the administration works to stabilize city finances and improve internal operations. Baydoun assumed the position...
Palestine
Trump plans to announce Gaza funding plan, troops at first Board of Peace meeting, U.S. officials say
WASHINGTON — President Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and detail plans for a U.N.-authorized stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace next week, two...
Palestine
Netanyahu says Trump may be creating conditions for Iran deal
on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped that President Trump was creating the conditions to reach a deal with Iran that would avoid military action. Netanyahu, who met Trump for talks in Washington on Wednesday, said...
Opinions
Understanding Donald Trump
To understand how President Donald Trump promotes his presidency and policies, especially when challenged, one must understand the impact of Roy Cohn, the late New York attorney, on his approach to politics and power. Cohn was a behind-the-scenes...
Community
Hamtramck City Council appoints Dr. Adel AlAdlani as city manager
HAMTRAMCK — The Hamtramck City Council voted by majority to appoint Dr. Adel AlAdlani as the city’s new city manager during its regular meeting on Tuesday, following a heated debate over the speed and method of the selection process, which went...
Elections
Federal Judge Hala Y. Jarbou rejects DOJ lawsuit seeking full Michigan voter roll
LANSING — On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Hala Yalda Jarbou of the Western District of Michigan dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking the complete list of Michigan’s registered voters — including millions of...
Crime
Dearborn reports second consecutive year of crime decline, officials credit investment and technology
DEARBORN — On Tuesday, for the second consecutive year, Dearborn officials celebrated a citywide decline in crime, attributing the continued downward trend to strategic investments, strengthened community partnerships, expanded patrol presence and...
Community
Dearborn police launch AI body cameras with 56-language translation
DEARBORN — In a groundbreaking move aimed at breaking language barriers and strengthening community trust, the Dearborn Police Department has announced the deployment of the latest generation of Axon body cameras, equipped with advanced real-time...
Opinions
After the headlines fade: Gaza, abandoned while the genocide persists
A colleague, an editor at a widely read outlet that centered Gaza throughout the two-year genocide, recently voiced his frustration that Gaza is no longer a main focus in the news. He hardly needed to say it. It is evident that Gaza has already...
Other Voices
U.S. mercenary firm tied to notorious aid scheme is recruiting for new Gaza deployment
UG Solutions, which provided security for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has been interviewing ex-soldiers for potential “robust security” operations. By Sharif Abdel Kouddous UG Solutions, a leading U.S....
Business
U.S. tax season guide: Expert tips for families, newcomers and small business owners
DEARBORN – As tax season approaches in the United States, many individuals and families — especially newcomers and small business owners — face growing challenges in navigating the complex tax system and keeping up with ongoing legal...
Education
Dearborn School Board launches search for new superintendent with ambitious timeline
DERABORN – The search for a new superintendent of the Dearborn Public Schools officially began last week, following the departure of former superintendent Glenn Maleyko, who moved on to lead education efforts at the state level after a decade...
Education
Preliminary Henry Ford College presidential shortlist excludes Arab American candidates, raising concerns
Serious questions about transparency and selection procedures have emerged after the advisory selection committee charged with recommending a permanent president for Henry Ford College narrowed its field to 10 candidates from more than 120...
Education
Dearborn Schools Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour explains why she will not seek permanent post
DEARBORN — Interim superintendent Lamis Srour said she will not apply to keep her position on a permanent basis as the Dearborn Public Schools opens its search for a successor to former superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko. Maleyko left his position...
Crime
Detroit judge, three others charged in $300K guardianship fraud scheme
DETROIT — A sitting Detroit judge and three other individuals are facing federal criminal charges in connection with the alleged embezzlement of nearly $300,000 from people under legal guardianship, through a fraudulent scheme that operated for...
Health