Protest outside Dearborn City Council triggers police action and arrests

A large crowd gathered outside the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn ahead of a City Council meeting as riot police restricted indoor access. Organizers tied to a so‑called “Christian Crusader March” spoke at the gathering, and police coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure safety while allowing First Amendment activity. Inside the meeting, Jake Lang and Lorenzo Sewell spoke; Lang attempted to bring a Quran to the podium, was refused, and later escorted out after tearing up the Quran. Several arrests were reported outside the venue, and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and City Council President Mike Sareini defended the city’s handling of the situation.