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Macomb Defenders Rising Condemns Trump’s Appearance in Detroit

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2026 – Macomb Defenders Rising forcefully opposes the presence of President Donald Trump in Detroit. He is coming to lie, cover for a record of cruelty that has devastated communities across this country, and spread propaganda to wealthy insiders while working families across Michigan continue

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MDR Statement on Washington Twp Data Center

Macomb Defenders Rising (MDR) is an Indivisible-affiliated movement, committed to protecting communities and advocating for policies that advance justice, equity, and environmental responsibility — which is why we’re speaking out on a project that impacts Washington Township families. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on Prologis’ proposal for a 312-acre

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MDR Statement on Saline Twp Data Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 4, 2025 Macomb Defenders Rising Speaks Out on DTE Saline Township Data Center, Featured in Planet Detroit Macomb Defenders Rising, an Indivisible-affiliated movement committed to protecting communities and advocating for policies that advance justice, equity, and environmental responsibility, submitted a statement this week opposing DTE Energy’s

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MDR Endorses Tlaib’s Resolution on Gaza Genocide

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), alongside 20 other Members of Congress, introduced a resolution that officially recognizes that the Israeli government has committed the crime of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza and calls for the United States to take immediate, concrete action.

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Center Line City Council hears testimony on ICE.

Community Victory as Center Line Withdraws from 287(g) Agreement with ICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2025 Contact: Nue Lee, nue@risingvoicesaaf.org Community Victory as Center Line Withdraws from 287(g) Agreement with ICE Center Line, MI – A coalition of immigrant and civil rights organizations and Center Line residents celebrate the announcement that the City of Center Line has officially rescinded its Section 287(g)

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Macomb Defenders Rising launches interactive Metro Detroit food-resource directory amid Republican-led shutdown and SNAP crisis

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 4, 2025 — Macomb Defenders Rising (MDR), a grassroots, Indivisible-affiliated movement, today launched an interactive, mobile-friendly, volunteer-built directory and map to help Metro Detroit residents find free food resources fast, including nearly 100 food pantries and soup kitchens across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The tool

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