Detroit mayor refuses to apologize

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 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'
Before the 11 a.m. news conference that Tlaib spoke at, 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.
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 mass deportations.
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.
Mayor Mike Duggan tours 2025 Detroit Auto Show: 'I just want a car made in Detroit'
Mayor Mike Duggan toured the Detroit Auto Show Thursday, teasing new charging stations in the city and testing vehicles in ...
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 ...
Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal III announces run for mayor
Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal launched his campaign for mayor on Wednesday at the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern ...
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Mayoral candidate Fred Durhal wants to 'take Detroit to the next level'
You can add Fred Durhal III to the list of candidates for Detroit mayor. The Detroit City Councilman from the city’s west ...