Democratic nominee for secretary of State Garlin Gilchrist II pledges to protect Michigan elections, expand language access and safeguard personal data

October 29th, 20260 At a New Michigan Media roundtable hosted by The Arab American News, the Democratic secretary of state nominee outlined plans for campaign finance reform, driver’s license access and improved public services. DEARBORN — Communities deserve direct access to candidates seeking their votes and clear answers about Michigan’s future....

Republican nominee for secretary of state Anthony Forlini emphasizes voter roll accuracy, immigrant access and government transparency

October 29th, 20260 At a New Michigan Media roundtable, the Republican secretary of state nominee rejected religious tests for public service and emphasized his immigrant roots. DEARBORN — Communities deserve direct access to candidates seeking their votes and clear answers about Michigan’s future. With that commitment, The Arab American News hosted...

Dearborn police launch AI body cameras with 56-language translation

February 13th, 20260 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 field translation technology. The AI-powered cameras allow direct, two-way voice...

In a historic first, Arabic will appear on election ballots and materials in Dearborn this August

June 17th, 20222 DEARBORN — Voters in Dearborn can now expect translated materials in time for the August primary. An effort to translate voting materials, including ballots, into Arabic in the city of Dearborn is now well underway, thanks to the work of a committee appointed by Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and the City Council. The committee to...