Progressive leaders join Detroit-area officials to demand Congress reject Iran war funding

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 558

Last Updated: 5 days, 12 hours ago

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Anti-war grassroots groups spoke out this week against President Donald Trump’s war against Iran and called on Michigan’s congressional delegation to vote against giving Trump the authority to expand and prolong the effort.

The groups — Arab Americans for Progress, Detroit Action, the Michigan Working Families Party, Voters Not Politicians and Jewish Voice for Peace Action — held a news conference Wednesday in Detroit, where they also called on Michigan’s congressional delegation to oppose any …

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