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Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls

Two officers faced discipline after contacting federal immigration agents.

Immigration

DPD Sgt. Denise Wallet and officer James Corsi were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="suspended" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-sergeant-officer-suspended-without-pay-contacting-border-patrol-during-traffic-stop" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-sergeant-officer-suspended-without-pay-contacting-border-patrol-during-traffic-stop" target="_blank">suspended</a> in February for calling Customs and Border Protection for assistance during traffic stops, in apparent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violation of DPD policy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/30/how-detroit-police-limits-working-with-ice" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/30/how-detroit-police-limits-working-with-ice" target="_self">violation of DPD policy</a> against coordinating with federal immigration officials.State of play: The two incidents led to the potential deportation of two people, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Free Press" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/13/detroit-police-suspended-immigration-officials-cbp-ice-customs-border-protection/88665857007/" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/13/detroit-police-suspended-immigration-officials-cbp-ice-customs-border-protection/88665857007/" target="_blank">the Free Press</a>.

Cosm dome rises in downtown Detroit

A new immersive sports venue is coming together downtown ahead of a planned fall debut.

News

Detroit&#x27;s highly anticipated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cosm venue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/05/cosm-detroit-sports-dome-opening" data-vars-content-id="e74a80a2-92fd-4990-b2cc-38c2e33381a9" data-vars-headline="Cosm dome rises in downtown Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/05/cosm-detroit-sports-dome-opening" target="_self">Cosm venue</a> is quickly moving from construction site to something much closer to reality.Why it matters: The project promises a new kind of sports and entertainment experience in the heart of downtown, near pro stadiums and where a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major streetscape overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://modeldmedia.com/greektowns-monroe-streetscape-project-expands-walkways-improves-visibility/" data-vars-content-id="e74a80a2-92fd-4990-b2cc-38c2e33381a9" data-vars-headline="Cosm dome rises in downtown Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://modeldmedia.com/greektowns-monroe-streetscape-project-expands-walkways-improves-visibility/" target="_blank">major streetscape overhaul</a> is already underway in Greektown.

Metro Detroit growth slows amid immigration drop

New Census data shows slower growth in Metro Detroit as immigration declines nationwide.

Metro Detroit&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="modest population gains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/17/metro-detroit-adds-residents-census-shows" data-vars-content-id="eb02662b-03f9-4550-98ae-600fee6b74b4" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit growth slows amid immigration drop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/17/metro-detroit-adds-residents-census-shows" target="_self">modest population gains</a> are flattening as immigration falls nationwide, new Census data shows.Why it matters: Any local population increase is welcome after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decades of decline" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/detroit-us-census-population-1f1f2ef32a46d4310e95dfc5e9c5a2c4" data-vars-content-id="eb02662b-03f9-4550-98ae-600fee6b74b4" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit growth slows amid immigration drop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/detroit-us-census-population-1f1f2ef32a46d4310e95dfc5e9c5a2c4" target="_blank">decades of decline</a>.

How Detroit police limits working with ICE

Memos show how police interact with federal immigration authorities and where limits lie.

Detroit police leaders say the department isn&#x27;t in the &quot;immigration business&quot; and mostly isn&#x27;t communicating with ICE.Why it matters: As immigration enforcement ramps up nationwide, some cities are navigating growing pressure from President Trump&#x27;s administration threatening funding cuts and legal action on those who publicly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="limit cooperation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-remarks-to-the-detroit-economic-club/" data-vars-content-id="2df4d4fc-3d4e-4a49-808c-0b7cfa4510c7" data-vars-headline="How Detroit police limits working with ICE" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-remarks-to-the-detroit-economic-club/" target="_blank">limit cooperation</a> with ICE.

What readers said about dog waste dilemma

Axios Detroit readers have strong opinions on using neighbors' trash cans.

Culture

We asked readers last week to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="weigh in on an" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/08/07/dog-poop-disposal-debate" data-vars-content-id="8c89ef18-457b-40f8-9f15-d8104ac1bee3" data-vars-headline="What readers said about dog waste dilemma" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/08/07/dog-poop-disposal-debate" target="_self">weigh in on an</a> apparently controversial question: Is it socially acceptable for dog owners to dispose of waste in a neighbor&#x27;s trash can — or do they need to take the poop bag to a public bin or their own home?Why it matters: Many of you care about this, and you didn&#x27;t hold back.

City Streets: Monsignor Clement Kern

Kern was known as the "Labor Priest" for his support of blue-collar workers.

Corktown was shifting from its Irish immigrant roots to a neighborhood with more Latinos when Monsignor Clement Kern became pastor at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Most Holy Trinity Church" data-vars-click-url="https://mhtdetroit.org/about-us/history/" data-vars-content-id="0680dba4-f901-4961-a6b3-824463ce8098" data-vars-headline="City Streets: Monsignor Clement Kern" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mhtdetroit.org/about-us/history/" target="_blank">Most Holy Trinity Church</a> on the corner of Porter and Sixth streets.The big picture: Kern is among the dozens of dignitaries honored with secondary street signs at intersections across the city.

The Kresge Foundation turns 100

With nearly $4 billion in assets, Kresge is the region's largest foundation.

The Kresge Foundation is celebrating its centennial with a series of educational and civic events beginning in the spring to highlight both its accomplishments and goals to continue <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Detroit&#x27;s upward trajectory" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/01/03/detroit-construction-projects-2024-co-op-central-station" data-vars-content-id="963a374f-941e-4be4-8945-3db2f3cb9e91" data-vars-headline="The Kresge Foundation turns 100" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/01/03/detroit-construction-projects-2024-co-op-central-station" target="_self">Detroit&#x27;s upward trajectory</a>.Why it matters: With nearly $4 billion in assets, Kresge is the region&#x27;s largest foundation and one of the country&#x27;s oldest.

An icy stroll through Jefferson Chalmers' canals

Explore the frozen canals of Jefferson Chalmers with our photo essay.

Climate

👋 Annalise here. I wasn&#x27;t sure if our recent cold spell would be enough to freeze the Jefferson Chalmers canals to the point where people would feel safe skating and exploring them on foot.<ul><li>I was excited to see over the weekend that they were, judging by the footprints, paw prints, ice skate and bicycle tracks denting the snow that covered the frozen waterways.</li></ul>

Neighborhoods

What readers said about dog waste dilemma

City Streets: Monsignor Clement Kern

The Kresge Foundation turns 100

An icy stroll through Jefferson Chalmers' canals