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.
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.”
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,
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 ...
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, ...
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Search narrowing for next Detroit police chief
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners interviewed five candidates Thursday afternoon. Three will be presented to Mayor ...
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 ...
Detroit police chief search narrows down to five candidates ahead of interview stage
Detroit Board of Police Commissioners Chair Darryl Woods told us what they're looking for when cutting this list from five to three.
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Detroit reports major drop in homicides in 2024, hitting lowest rate since 1969
Mayor Mike Duggan and interim police Chief Todd Bettison hailed the reduction as remarkable at an annual news conference, crediting the hiring of hundreds of additional police officers in recent ...
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 ...