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Romulus City Council Unanimously Rejects ICE Detention Center

2/25/2026

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On February 23, 2026, the Romulus City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the establishment of an ICE detention center.
Mayor Robert McCraight criticized the federal government's plan, saying it would burden the community.
Hundreds protested ICE, with demonstrators chanting "ICE out," and a counterprotester was involved in a scuffle.
Democratic state Representative Dylan Wegela expressed opposition to funding ICE, calling it a terrorizing agency.

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On February 23, 2026, the Romulus City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the establishment of an ICE detention center.
Mayor Robert McCraight criticized the federal government's plan, saying it would burden the community.
Hundreds protested ICE, with demonstrators chanting "ICE out," and a counterprotester was involved in a scuffle.
Democratic state Representative Dylan Wegela expressed opposition to funding ICE, calling it a terrorizing agency.