A north Macomb political organization has offered up its feelings on the ongoing Middle East conflict in the form of a resolution. The North Macomb Democratic Club passed a resolution in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza, an unconditional return of all Israeli hostages, and an end to military aid to Israel. The resolution calls […]
by Chad Selweski A group of Macomb County Democrats calls on Prosecutor Pete Lucido to dismiss criminal charges against protesters who were arrested in Shelby Township in October while holding a demonstration against racism. The group, now known as the “Shelby 5,” faces felony charges for their role in a peaceful anti-racism protest that disrupted traffic on 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke. It s time to move on, the North Macomb Democratic Club says in a letter delivered to Lucido, a Republican, on Wednesday. He s also being asked to investigate whether the arrests of Detroit Will Breathe protesters involved police brutality and injuries. The prosecutor’s office declined to comment.