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Suspicious backroom maneuvering and administrative violations threaten to delay Henry Ford College’s presidential search
February 27th, 20261 As the Dearborn Board of Education prepares to ratify the final list of candidates for the presidency of Henry Ford College at a special meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, the selection process for the new president of the Dearborn-based community college faces the possibility of collapse and a complete restart. An alleged breach of...
Richard A. Bierschbach named 14th president of Wayne State University
February 27th, 20260 DETROIT – The Wayne State University Board of Governors has unanimously elected Richard A. Bierschbach, J.D., as the university’s 14th president, effective immediately. Bierschbach has led the university on an interim basis since September 17. Prior to that appointment, he served for more than eight years as dean of Wayne State...
Macomb County woman faces felony sextortion charges in Oakland County case
February 27th, 20260 ROYAL OAK — A 26-year-old Arab American woman from Macomb County is facing felony charges related to an alleged online sextortion scheme in which she is accused of luring men through adult websites and later threatening and extorting them for thousands of dollars. According to local authorities, Marina Elissa Bazzi was arrested at...
Romulus City Council unanimously opposes proposed ICE detention center amid protests
February 27th, 20261 ROMULUS — During its regular meeting on Monday, the Romulus City Council unanimously issued a formal declaration opposing the opening of a detention center for undocumented immigrants within city limits, as protesters clashed outside City Hall between supporters and opponents. Although the resolution carries no legal authority to...
Wyandotte School Board member Cindy Kinney resigns following anti-Muslim social media post
February 27th, 20260 WYANDOTTE — Board of Education member Cindy Kinney has resigned following intense public criticism for sharing an anti-Muslim post on social media. Kinney, who served on the board for 12 years, stepped down after widespread backlash from residents and civil rights organizations. The controversy erupted after she reposted an image on...
“Is the president working for you?” Spanberger asks in State of the Union response
February 27th, 20260 “Tonight, as we watched our nations lawmakers gather for a join session of Congress, we did not hear the truth from our president,” said Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who gave a 13-minute Democratic response to the State of the Union from Colonial Williamsburg. “So, let’s speak plainly and honestly. And let me ask you, the...
Trump’s record-length combative State of the Union highlights economy, Iran, immigration enforcement and polarizing attacks on Democratic lawmakers
February 27th, 20260 President Trump said in his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress that his administration inherited a “very bad” economic and security situation from the previous administration, asserting that in just one year it had achieved what he described as an “unprecedented transformation.” Trump said in his...
“State of the Swamp” will provide live rebuttal to the State of the Union
February 24th, 20260 On February 24, while President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, DEFIANCE.org, the Portland Frog Brigade and COURIER will host State of the Swamp: The Rebuttal to the State of the Union from 7 –11 p.m. EST at the National Press Club. The event will bring together elected officials, cultural figures, journalists,...
Detroit Police suspend officers over ICE cooperation, reaffirm immigration policy
February 20th, 20260 DETROIT — Reaffirming its refusal to engage in federal immigration enforcement, Detroit Police leadership has suspended two officers for cooperating with federal agents in the arrest of undocumented immigrants within the city. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison disclosed during a meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners...
Wayne County treasurer expands online assistance to help property owners avoid foreclosure
February 20th, 20260 WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. — As winter weather and ongoing construction make in-person visits more challenging, the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office is urging homeowners and property owners to take advantage of expanded online tools designed to help residents address delinquent property taxes and avoid foreclosure. Wayne County Treasurer...
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential contender, dies at 84
February 17th, 20260 CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., the fiery preacher-turned-power broker who carried the civil rights movement into the post–Martin Luther King Jr. era and reshaped modern Democratic politics with two groundbreaking presidential campaigns, died Tuesday, February 17, at 84, according to multiple news reports citing family and...
Republican Rep. Randy Fine faces resignation calls after post suggesting he’d choose dogs over Muslims
February 17th, 20260 Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) prompted calls for his resignation from Democrats and a major Islamic civil rights group after suggesting in a social media post that he'd choose dogs over Muslims. "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one," Fine posted to the social media platform X on...
Netanyahu says Trump may be creating conditions for Iran deal
February 13th, 20260 on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped that President Trump was creating the conditions to reach a deal with Iran that would avoid military action. Netanyahu, who met Trump for talks in Washington on Wednesday, said he had expressed "general skepticism" and said that if an agreement was reached, "it must...
Hamtramck City Council appoints Dr. Adel AlAdlani as city manager
February 13th, 20260 HAMTRAMCK — The Hamtramck City Council voted by majority to appoint Dr. Adel AlAdlani as the city’s new city manager during its regular meeting on Tuesday, following a heated debate over the speed and method of the selection process, which went through several stages to name a permanent city manager to succeed dismissed former City...
Federal Judge Hala Y. Jarbou rejects DOJ lawsuit seeking full Michigan voter roll
February 13th, 20260 LANSING — On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Hala Yalda Jarbou of the Western District of Michigan dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking the complete list of Michigan’s registered voters — including millions of voters’ personal data — ruling that such disclosure would violate federal law. Judge......
Dearborn reports second consecutive year of crime decline, officials credit investment and technology
February 13th, 20260 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, for the second consecutive year, Dearborn officials celebrated a citywide decline in crime, attributing the continued downward trend to strategic investments, strengthened community partnerships, expanded patrol presence and increased funding for the Police Department under the administration of Mayor Abdullah...
U.S. mercenary firm tied to notorious aid scheme is recruiting for new Gaza deployment
February 12th, 20260 UG Solutions, which provided security for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has been interviewing ex-soldiers for potential “robust security” operations. By Sharif Abdel Kouddous UG Solutions, a leading U.S. military subcontractor that provided security for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is......
U.S. tax season guide: Expert tips for families, newcomers and small business owners
February 6th, 20260 DEARBORN – As tax season approaches in the United States, many individuals and families — especially newcomers and small business owners — face growing challenges in navigating the complex tax system and keeping up with ongoing legal changes. In an interview with The Arab American News, tax expert Mahmoud Serhane of Integral...
Preliminary Henry Ford College presidential shortlist excludes Arab American candidates, raising concerns
February 6th, 20262 Serious questions about transparency and selection procedures have emerged after the advisory selection committee charged with recommending a permanent president for Henry Ford College narrowed its field to 10 candidates from more than 120 applicants, without including a single Arab American, despite more than a dozen Arab American...
Detroit judge, three others charged in $300K guardianship fraud scheme
February 6th, 20260 DETROIT — A sitting Detroit judge and three other individuals are facing federal criminal charges in connection with the alleged embezzlement of nearly $300,000 from people under legal guardianship, through a fraudulent scheme that operated for several years before she became a judge. According to federal court filings, Andrea...
“Paying more, getting less” — America’s flailing health system
February 6th, 20260 By Sunita Sohrabji Millions of Americans are facing soaring health insurance premiums and rising out-of-pocket costs. Advocates warn large numbers of people will be priced out of coverage as a result, straining the broader health care system. More than 20 million people enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are seeing......
Adam Hollier drops secretary of state bid, enters State Senate District 3 race
February 6th, 20260 DETROIT — Adam Hollier, a Democrat and U.S. Army paratrooper, announced he is suspending his campaign for Michigan secretary of state and pivoting to a run for State Senate District 3, a seat that spans Hamtramck, Highland Park and Detroit’s east side. Hollier, 40, previously served in the State Senate representing the former...
Veteran Arab American community leader Ismael Ahmed dies at 79, leaving a five-decade legacy of service in Metro Detroit
February 6th, 20260 DETROIT — The Arab American community in Metro Detroit is mourning the loss of veteran community and political leader Ismael (Ish) Ahmed, who passed away at age 79 after a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades devoted to immigrant rights, social justice and ethnic communities across Michigan. Funeral services were held......
Veteran political and community activist Ismael (Ish) Ahmed dies at 79
January 31st, 20260 The Arab American community in metro Detroit is mourning the loss of veteran political and community activist Ismael (Ish) Ahmed, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 79, following a lifetime dedicated to immigrant rights, social justice and ethnic communities in Michigan. Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced later,...
Wealthy businessman Perry Johnson Joins Michigan governor’s race, pledges $9 million early spending push
January 30th, 20260 BIRMINGHAM — Wealthy businessman Perry Johnson has joined a growing field of Republican candidates seeking Michigan’s governorship, pledging to spend heavily on a campaign centered on eliminating the state income tax, fixing schools and making state government more efficient. Launching his campaign Monday at a restaurant in downtown......
