Detroit mayor refuses to apologize

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.”
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.
Rep. Tlaib defends immigrants as Mayor Duggan is slammed for calling some 'illegal'
Before the 11 a.m. news conference at which Tlaib spoke, the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center released a statement signed by several other immigrant advocacy groups slamming Duggan. The mayor used the word "illegal" or "illegally" a few times in remarks to reporters on Friday.
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,
Detroit mayor says he won’t shield illegal immigrants from ICE
Similar to Mike Duggan, other Democrats, including Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) and New York Mayor Eric Adams, have signaled a willingness to work with ICE.
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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Search narrowing for next Detroit police chief
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners interviewed five candidates Thursday afternoon. Three will be presented to Mayor ...
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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 ...
Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal III launches official campaign for mayor
Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhall III, who is serving his first term on the council, has officially launched his bid for ...
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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Detroit mayor's race sit-down: Mary Sheffield
If elected mayor, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield says she wants to lower residents' property taxes while ...
Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was one of the most popular Democrats in Michigan. So why are so many of his old friends saying ...
Mayor Mike Duggan touts Detroit property values increasing for 9th year
Mayor Mike Duggan touted Detroit's property values increasing for the ninth year in a row. Homeowners gained $1.4 billion in ...