"Detroit has always stood at the intersection of power and protest," write Angel McKissic and Peter Hammer of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne State University Law School in a guest essay. "From the labor movements that reshaped the nation’s economy to the 1967 uprising that demanded dignity and justice, this city has long embodied the struggle for self-determination. That legacy is being tested once again. The threat of federalized troops on our streets is not just a question of law enforcement — it’s a question of whether Detroiters will retain the power to govern ourselves, to determine what safety looks like in our own communities, and to ensure that our government remains accountable to the people who live here."⁠ ⁠ However, the authors note, "Detroit’s leaders have both the moral authority and the legal tools to act."⁠ ⁠ See link in bio to read the full article.⁠ ⁠ #Detroit #MetroDetroit #MetroDetroitNews #Michigan #MarySheffield #SolomonKinloch #DetroitCityCou...