Tens of thousands of metro Detroiters took to the streets to take part in another “No Kings” protest, where they opposed President Donald Trump, recent policies on immigration, war with Iran and more.
No Kings marches took place in cities across the country. WDET’s Russ McNamara was on the ground talking with folks in metro Detroit about what motivated them to speak up and get out. He spoke with The Metro‘s Cary Junior II about what he found.
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Michigan basketball fans are celebrating after a good weekend of March Madness.
The University of Michigan’s men’s team beat Alabama on Friday night to make it to the “Elite Eight.” The team then turned around and beat Tennessee 95 – 62 Sunday to advance further in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan takes on Arizona in Indianapolis Saturday night at 8:49 p.m. Both teams are No.1 seeds.
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Iran war keeps gas prices high
The U.S. war with Iran continues to keep gas prices high. AAA Michigan says the average price of a gallon of gasoline is $3.92. That’s down a penny from last Monday, but it’s still 92 cents higher than a month ago.
Wayne and Macomb counties have some of the lowest prices in Michigan. Industry analysts say higher gas prices are driven by higher costs for crude oil.
Despite the higher prices, AAA says demand for gasoline is rising across the country as spring break season continues.
Michigan Republicans select state candidates
Michigan Republicans held their state endorsement convention on Saturday. Delegates selected candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General at their meeting in Novi.
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini was picked to be the Republican candidate for Secretary of State. The GOP also endorsed Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd to become its nominee for Attorney General.
The party says on the convention website that it’s holding its endorsement event early to give candidates more time to raise money and prepare for the general election on Nov. 3.
Metro Detroiters hold No Kings marches
Thousands of metro Detroiters attended “No Kings” marches across the region on Saturday, protesting the policies of the Trump administration.
Marches were held at Clark Park and Grand Circus Park in Detroit, as well as in Ferndale, Livonia, Dearborn and several other locations in the area. More than 100 events were held across Michigan.
Severe storms possible
Metro Detroiters will see temperatures rise to around 70 degrees Tuesday, bringing a chance of strong thunderstorms.
The National Weather Service says Metro Detroit has a marginal chance of severe weather tonight. That’s a level one on a scale of five.
That risk increases to “slight” Tuesday. That’s level two out of five. There’s a chance of winds of 58 mph or higher, one inch hail and tornadoes.
Storms Tuesday are most likely to occur between 4 p.m. and midnight. Keep up with the weather on 101.9 WDET FM.
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Thousands rallied against the actions of President Donald Trump across Michigan on Saturday.
In Ferndale, about three thousand people lined Woodward Avenue near 9 Mile Road to express their displeasure.
Barb Anness of Rochester Hills believes the protests can bring about change.
“I’m very heartened by the diversity of people that I see out here, and I think Americans are at their best when we come together and we speak with one voice when something is wrong, and we call it out and we work for change in a positive way,” Anness said.
Anness says her objections to the cuurent administration fall outside of partisan politics.
“For me, it’s not a left or right issue, it’s a right or wrong issue. We have authority in government that are not adhering to norms and laws, and it needs to change, and this November, we have an opportunity to speak with our voice through our ballot in the ballot booth,” Anness said.
Holly Haran of Royal Oak and her friend Barb Anness of Rochester Hills protest during a ‘No Kings’ rally in Ferndale, MI on March 28, 2026.
Anness came to Ferndale to protest with a friend – Holly Haran of Royal Oak. Haran isn’t happy with much of what’s coming from the federal government right now.
“There’s so much material that we can make signs for because there’s so many things that are being targeted,” Haran said. “Our voter rights, education, health care, there’s so many things that are being taken away. So and when they’re gone, it’s going to be really hard to get them back.”
A retired schoolteacher, Haran says she’s not happy with the tactics Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using—especially near classrooms.
“It’s a really bad position to put educators in, because our job is to help kids,” Haran said.
Romulus protests proposed ICE facility
ICE was the primary topic of discussion in Romulus, where protesters gathered in front of a proposed detention facility on Cogswell Street.
Maxwell Pizzurro made the trip to the city from Chesterfield Township.
“I just think it’s really gross with these new camps that are opening up and how they’re just treating regular people,” Pizzurro said.
“What’s the difference between me and my family who came here [from Sicily] and a new family from Ghana? Or a new family from Portugal or Brazil? There’s no difference between us. We’re all just looking to make a good life for us and our families,” Pizzurro said.
A protest sign during a ‘No Kings’ rally in Romulus on March 28, 2026
Terry Golden Davis is an Army vet and grew up in Romulus. He says things have gotten so bad he turned up for his first-ever protest.
“Somebody’s got to stand up to this hypocrisy. This is so sad. I spent hours making signs. Hours,” Davis said.
“Nobody wants this. The should use it [the warehouse] for something, but not this,” Davis said.
Clad in a Harley Davidson jacket, lifelong Romulus resident Ken Cullen is concerned about the mistreatment of detainees.
“I mean, this is a warehouse. There’s no showers. There’s no bathrooms. There’s nothing,” Cullen said. “You can’t just house people in a warehouse, and expect them to live.”
A protest sign in Ferndale, MI during a 'No Kings' rally on March 28, 2026.
Yip Yip Martians of Sesame Street fame express their displeasure wit the Trump Administration during a 'No Kings' rally in Ferndale, MI on March 28, 2026.
People at a 'No Kings' rally in Romulus protesting against a planned immigration detention center.
State Representative Donavan McKinney at a 'No Kings' rally in Romulus, MI on March 28, 2026.
A 'No Kings' protester in front of a warehouse in Romulus that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security wants to turn into a detention center for immigrants.
A 'No Kings' rally in front of a warehouse in Romulus that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security wants to turn into a detention center for immigrants.
Gerod Funderburg does not want the facility in his city. and he doesn’t believe President Trump that the detainees are hardened criminals either.
“They are people who are looking for better place to stay, better place to live, better opportunities for themselves—and he’s not providing it. If this is going to be a jail, we don’t want a jail around the corner from our homes,” Funderburg said.
Romulus City Council unanimously passed a resolution to denounce the ICE detention facility, and more recently filed a lawsuit alongside Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to stop its establishment.
Department of Homeland Security agents guarded the warehouse during Saturday’s protest, and approached U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib to redirect her when she tried parking in the driveway.
Representative Dylan Wegela represents Romulus in the state house. He says abolition is the only way.
“We do not want this detention center here. We want, instead, to defund ICE. We want to abolish ICE, and we want to prosecute ICE.”
Many detainees have died while in ICE custody over the past year, and three American citizens have been killed by federal agents during President Trump’s push for mass deportations.
What people see as priorities
Wegela says President Trump is focused on the wrong things.
“He’s entered us into a war with Iran that is costing $2 billion a day,” Wegela said. “Instead of our money going towards bombing, say, a girl’s school in Iran, we would rather it be spent here to make sure that we are investing in our roads and our schools.”
Steve Conn of Detroit says if the people don’t speak out about injustice happening towards immigrants then the situation will get worse.
“We got to make sure people understand. If you don’t stand up now for immigrants, you too will be in there,” Conn said.
White House dismisses protests
Estimates place 9 million people in the streets for the ‘No Kings’ protests. The White House is dismissive.
“The only people who care about these Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions are the reporters who are paid to cover them,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said in a statement.
Ken Cullen is unmoved by that statement.
“Everything we hear is lies and propaganda. The truth is out here with all the people,” Cullen said. “They are showing we’re not that stupid.”
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More than 25,000 people turned out at eight No Kings protests across metro Detroit on Saturday, organizers estimate, calling it “one of the largest coordinated civic mobilizations the region has seen in years.”
The state has released a new strategic plan to address sickle cell disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it developed the plan with input from those affected by it.
Its six strategic goals include ensuring access to high quality services, improve patient outcomes, changes to implementation of disease-modifying therapies and increasing awareness of best practices and available resources.
Sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to form in a sickle or crescent shape that can block blood flow. The disease may cause pain, infections, strokes and organ damage. An estimated 4,000 people in Michigan are diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
African Americans are most likely to have the disease, but people of Middle Eastern, South Asian, Hispanic and Mediterranean descent are also affected in significant numbers.
The MDHHS Lifecourse Epidemiology & Genomics Division leads implementation of the 2026-30 Sickle Cell Strategic Plan. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/sicklecell.
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Proposed data center in Detroit
A developer has submitted a proposal to build a data center on Detroit’s east side. The Detroit News reports the project would cover more than 14 acres of city-owned property on Shoemaker Street between the Coleman A. Young Airport and the Jeep plant. The report cites members of City Councilwoman Latisha Johnson’s staff.
Last week, the council passed a resolution urging Mayor Mary Sheffield to put data center proposals on hold for two years.
No Kings 3
A “No Kings” rally is planned for downtown Detroit this Saturday. The local event is organized by a coalition of labor, civil rights, community and grassroots organizations calling itself No Kings Detroit.
Saturday’s rally is scheduled to run from 3-5 p.m. in Grand Circus Park and to coincide with rallies across the country protesting a range of Trump administration policies and actions, including those related to immigration, voting, the environment, economic issues and the war in Iran.
Professional Women’s Hockey League plays in Detroit
The Professional Women’s Hockey League returns to Little Caesar’s Arena this week. The New York Sirens face the Montreal Victoire Saturday at 1 p.m.
This week’s game will be the first nationally televised PWHL game in the U.S., airing on ION and available to more than 126 million households. 61 PWHL players competed in the recent Winter Olympics – earning 41 medals, including the women of Team USA who got the gold.
The three year old league has broken its attendance records each time it has played in Detroit—with an enthusiastic crowd —often expressing its desire to have PWHL team based in Hockey Town.
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