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Dearborn Council Meeting Moves as 50,000 Protesters Expected

8/19/2026

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The Dearborn city council will meet Tuesday night at the Henry Ford Centennial Library as organizers anticipate up to 50,000 protesters targeting the council during a “Christian Crusader March.”
Dearborn city leaders are calling for unity ahead of the protest.
The council moved the meeting from its usual location to accommodate larger crowds.
Thousands are expected to protest at the council meeting.

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The Dearborn city council will meet Tuesday night at the Henry Ford Centennial Library as organizers anticipate up to 50,000 protesters targeting the council during a “Christian Crusader March.”
Dearborn city leaders are calling for unity ahead of the protest.
The council moved the meeting from its usual location to accommodate larger crowds.
Thousands are expected to protest at the council meeting.