December 6, 2006
Michigan native and United States president Gerald R. Ford dies at his home in Rancho Valley, California. Gerald Ford#Death
May 1, 2007
Thousands of immigrants march in Detroit (and various other cities around the country) to argue for immigration reform and against deportations. Read More
April 10, 2007
State Representative George Cushingberry Jr goes on trial for violation of campaign finance laws. He faces up to $1,000 (USD) in fines and five years in prison. Read more.
August 7, 2008
Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick becomes the first sitting mayor to spend time in prison. Kwame kilpatrick#Criminal charges