Anti-ICE rally in Lansing demands Whitmer ‘Fight Like Hell’ against Romulus detention center

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 915

Last Updated: 12 hours, 18 minutes ago

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In response to ICE buying a warehouse in Romulus with the intention to turn it into a detention facility, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been quiet — and a coalition of community and immigrant rights activists, faith leaders and environmental justice advocates are demanding she speak up and act to stop the detention center’s development.

Members of the Coalition to Shut the Camps gathered in Lansing at the Michigan State Capitol on Thursday to demand …

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