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Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit recently defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald to secure the Michigan Democratic Party's nomination for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel who cannot run again due to term limits.

The Trump Administration is suing Washtenaw County over its policy not to cooperate with ICE. At Wednesday’s County Commission meeting, residents told the body to keep up the fight. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

ICE agents reportedly detained a man Friday morning in Ypsilanti. The man, whose name has not been released, was driving on Michigan Avenue in front of the downtown library when apprehended. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

One of the organizers of Saturday’s No Kings Rally in Ann Arbor says it was a miscommunication that kept politicians other than County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi from speaking at the event. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

On Sunday, the American Federation of Government Employees will hold vigils across the country to honor Alex Pretti. AFGE Local 2092 will participate. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A small protest in Detroit Wednesday urged Michigan’s U.S. Senators to block funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Colin Jackson has more.

Over 200 people packed into Ann Arbor’s New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday night for an interfaith vigil. It was in memory of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Goode, who died due to actions by federal immigration enforcement officers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 500 people braved the chilly temperatures and packed into Ann Arbor’s Liberty Plaza Monday night. They were there to remember Alex Pretti and others who lost their lives at the hands of federal immigration agents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As outrage spreads around the country in response to another fatal shooting by ICE in Minneapolis, one Ann Arbor organization is readying itself for action. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

As the first year of the second Trump administration has concluded, Ann Arbor officials are reiterating their opposition to many of its policies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.