Politics
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 3-9)
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 3 through Thursday, April 9.
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Mallory McMorrow releases plan for Michigan data centers ‘done right,’ with a focus on green energy
Data centers in Michigan don’t have to be developments fraught with transparency and environmental concerns, US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said Thursday as she released a policy plan to better regulate hyperscale digital infrastructure.
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Michigan GOP delegate calls for ICE cosplayers at the polls
A precinct delegate and election worker is reportedly looking to recruit volunteers to dress up as ICE agents on Election Day—which is a federal crime.
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Multifaith clergy coalition demands end to ICE presence in Michigan
A group of 100 faith leaders across religious backgrounds gathered on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building on Tuesday with three demands to counter the presence of ICE in Michigan.
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Nessel, Romulus file lawsuit against DHS to halt planned ICE detention center
The State of Michigan and the city of Romulus have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the US Department of Homeland Security, challenging plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday.
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Your guide to taking action on No Kings Day in Michigan
A roundup of No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies at the State Capitol and across Michigan on March 28th.
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Nessel seeks 85% reduction in ‘bloated, unjustified’ DTE gas rate request
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday announced that she’d filed testimony on DTE Energy’s request to increase its natural gas rates, with Nessel seeking to slash the $237.5 million request by 85%.
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Michigan parents to Whitmer: Don’t sign us up for Trump’s vouchers
Over 60% of Michigan voters already rejected a Betsy DeVos voucher scheme. Now, Trump’s trying to bring it back—and Michiganders are telling Whitmer to make sure he keeps his hands off the Mitten’s schools.
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State Sen. Darrin Camilleri joins push to block ICE detention center in Romulus
As federal immigration officials move forward with plans to convert a massive warehouse near Detroit Metro Airport into a 500-bed detention center, state Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) says Downriver communities are already feeling the impact.
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Exclusive: El-Sayed and McMorrow open up about Michigan’s high-stakes US Senate race
The race for an open US Senate seat in Michigan is already drawing national attention. And two Democrats who are hoping to win it are now laying out their case to voters.
