Robert Snell, The Detroit News Federal officials carrying out a crackdown on illegal immigration in Metro Detroit have caused the number of criminal cases filed in federal court to rise sharply,

Monday is Day 1 of Metro Detroit's biggest construction project, eastbound Interstate 696, and drivers are bracing for years of changes.

The US auto industry is breathing a sigh of relief after President Trump agreed to give the industry a one-month exemption from the 25% tariffs implemented on Canada and Mexico.

Immigrants and their supporters rallied and marched in southwest Detroit to protest the presence of immigration agents and highlight the contributions that foreign-born residents bring to the region.