East African Refugees Opening Restaurant in Detroit
Jake Neher/WDET This week has brought a flurry of conversation regarding immigration. Specifically, who deserves to be in America and why?...
‘That’s Not Who We Are,’ Says Rep. Fred Upton on Child Separation
Jake Neher/WDET On Wednesday, President Trump ended -- in part -- a humanitarian crisis of his own making. Under immense political...
Taking Public Stage Helps Muslim Woman Recover from Sexual Trauma
Click on the audio player above to hear the story. Six women formed a circle on stage and warmed up...
Child Separation at the Border–Is This Who We Are?
Jake Neher/WDET There's increased pressure on both sides of the aisle in Congress for President Trump and AG Jeff Sessions...
ACLU Files Motion Accusing ICE Officers of Threats and Coercion Against Iraqi Detainees
The ACLU of Michigan wants a Detroit judge to order immigration authorities to stop coercive tactics against Iraqi immigrants in...
Top GOP Candidates for Governor Join Detroit Today
Jake Neher/WDET The August gubernatorial primary in Michigan is quickly approaching and candidates are trying to distinguish themselves from their...
Immigrants Might Save Michigan From Losing Another Congressional Seat
Jake Neher/WDET There’s a lot at stake for Michigan with the upcoming U.S. Census count in 2020. A huge chunk...
Rep. Debbie Dingell: Roseanne’s Tweet Does Not Reflect How Americans Feel
Joan Isabella/WDET This week, Roseanne Barr tweeted out odd and racist political banter, and the reboot of her show “Roseanne”...
There’s a Lot at Stake for Michigan in the Upcoming Census
2020 Nonprofits Count Campaign Michigan nonprofits are concerned not all Michiganders will be counted on the upcoming U.S. Census. Those organizations...
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters on Missing Children, North Korea, and America’s Role in World
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson is broadcasting live this week from Mackinac Island for the Detroit Regional...
Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. Debbie Dingell Team Up to Battle Opioid Addiction
U.S. House of Representatives In the current political era it's often easy to forget that there are Republicans and Democrats...
Living in Michigan May Mean You Have Fewer Rights
Jake Neher/WDET The entire state of Michigan falls in a special zone that gives federal agents wide discretion to stop, question...
