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Michigan State Police Secure Dearborn City Hall Protest

8/19/2026

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Edward Lang (Jake Lang) held a “Christian Crusade” protest at Dearborn City Hall during meeting on August 18, 2026, while Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and pastors said Dearborn is love, not hate.
Police chief Issa Shahin and CAIR-MI urged residents to skip the meeting, prompting security by Michigan State Police and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer condemned leaders’ silence on Islamophobic gathering and urged people to denounce the agitators.

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Edward Lang (Jake Lang) held a “Christian Crusade” protest at Dearborn City Hall during meeting on August 18, 2026, while Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and pastors said Dearborn is love, not hate.
Police chief Issa Shahin and CAIR-MI urged residents to skip the meeting, prompting security by Michigan State Police and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer condemned leaders’ silence on Islamophobic gathering and urged people to denounce the agitators.