Whistleblowers sue Hamtramck, alleging corruption and retaliation

The complaint paints a picture of dysfunction on the nation’s first all-Muslim city council

ACLU lawsuit forces ICE to reinstate Michigan students’ immigration status

The students at Wayne State and U-M were facing deportation based on a “cursory and flawed background check”

Hamtramck whistleblowers speak out as more corruption allegations surface

The police chief is accused of hiding a stolen car, seeking a Trump pardon, and assaulting his wife as officials call for accountability
Hamtramck City Council is the nation’s first all-Muslim council.

Hamtramck whistleblowers speak out as more corruption allegations surface

May 28, 2025

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