EXPLAINED: Hamtramck - The Real Truth

Michigan gas station clerk saves teen from alleged kidnapper after she mouths ‘help’

In Hamtramck, Abdulrahman Abohatem placed himself between 16-year-old girl and man before police arrest

The Guardian - US · Apr 19

Abducted Teen’s Silent Cry For Help Leads Gas Station Clerk To Dramatic Rescue

“You’re a true hero. Well done for your brave actions.”

Bored Panda · Apr 16

Detroit-area city can ban LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property, judge says

A judge says a Detroit-area city known for welcoming immigrants did not violate the Constitution by banning LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned flagpoles

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Former President Trump Visits Hamtramck, Michigan Campaign Office

Former President Trump's visit to Hamtramck, Michigan, sparks immigration debates with Mayor Ghalib in a diverse community setting.

Top News · Oct 18, 2024

‘They will vote against Harris’: Arab Americans in Michigan desert Democrats over Gaza

Hamtramck, population 28,000, has new Trump campaign office weeks from election in hopes of gains in swing state

The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024

Hamtramck Mayor Endorses Trump, Citing Principles And Peace

Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib endorses Trump, showcasing diversity in Arab American political views. Trump and Harris engage with Arab American communities.

Top News · Sep 23, 2024

On primary day, young Michigan voters are leading call to be 'uncommitted' to Biden

The campaign to check "uncommitted" on the Michigan Democratic primary ballot has gained nationwide attention. At its center are the next generation of activists, leaders and voters.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2024

Two Michigan former officials sue city over ‘unconstitutional’ Pride flag ban

Cathy Stackpoole and Russ Gordon were fired after flying Pride flag from city-owned flagpole in violation of Hamtramck’s resolution

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2023

‘A sense of betrayal’: liberal dismay as Muslim-led US city bans Pride flags

Many liberals celebrated when Hamtramck, Michigan, elected a Muslim-majority council in 2015 but a vote to exclude LGBTQ+ flags from city property has soured relations

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2023

"Hamtramck Council Approves Banning LGBTQ+, Other Flags on City Property"

Actually, the resolution just dictates what flags may be flown on city flagpoles; and that, I think, is constitutionally permissible.

Reason · Jun 14, 2023