Oakland County's top legal official says ICE agents are not above the law

Across metro Detroit, some leaders’ stances against ICE have gotten firmer. 

The Detroit police chief is not allowing his officers to work with ICE. Last week, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor spoke with The Metro about his criticisms of the institution. Now, in Southfield, federal and state lawmakers are trying to stop ICE from opening an administrative office.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, who is running to be Michigan’s Attorney General, has expressed concerns about ICE enforcement, and the presence of ICE agents in her jurisdiction. She spoke with The Metro's Robyn Vincent about that and more.

The Metro reached out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They did not get back to us with a comment in time for this conversation.

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