Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

NPR has for months been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib has revealed more that 200 detentions this year at the bridge, including American citizen children.

Apr 24, 2025 - 15:53
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Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge
Signs notify drivers at the U.S.-Canada Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Detroit, Michigan.

NPR has for months been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib has revealed more that 200 detentions this year at the bridge, including American citizen children.

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