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
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced he would not fight the Trump administration’s campaign to deport illegal immigrants. During the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference, Duggan said that while he supported lawful immigration,
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.
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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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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Son of former Detroit mayor mulling a bid for dad's old job
Archer Jr., 55, is a high-profile Detroit entrepreneur, media personality, a lawyer, and the son of former Detroit Mayor ...