FBI Raids Michigan Pro-Palestinian Activists' Homes

On April 23, the FBI, Michigan State Police, and local law enforcement conducted coordinated raids on at least three homes in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Canton, Michigan, reportedly targeting pro-Palestinian activists associated with recent University of Michigan protests. Advocacy groups allege the raids are linked to ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations, though officials have not specified the reason. Several individuals were briefly detained and released, and personal belongings, including electronics, were confiscated; no arrests were made. Authorities confirmed that those targeted are U.S. citizens and that immigration enforcement was not involved. The raids occurred amid heightened campus tensions and legal actions following the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in October 2023. State Attorney General Dana Nessel, who has previously charged protesters over encampments, faces criticism from civil rights advocates about the precedent these actions set for prosecuting peaceful protests.