Detroit Police Department officer suspended over immigration call faced prior federal claims

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 446

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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One of the two Detroit police officers who has been suspended for contacting Border Patrol during a stop has been a defendant in two lawsuits relating to his official conduct.

On Dec. 16, 2025, Officer James Corsi contacted Border Patrol during a traffic stop on Detroit’s west side, and in February, was suspended without pay for violating Detroit Police Department policy not to enforce federal immigration laws.

Corsi was one of two Detroit …

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