Michigan Public
Coverage of Michigan Public in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten introduced bills to require data centers to report water and energy usage and update Department of Defense efficiency standards. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is seeking public comment on a draft permit for Oracle and Open AI's data center in Saline Township, with comments due by Aug. 24. A protest against data centers occurred at President Donald Trump's rally at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford.
- Congresswoman says FBI declined her request for a briefing after indictment of U-M protesters
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell stated she was unaware of federal charges against pro-Palestine protesters at the University of Michigan until they were unsealed. She requested a briefing from the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office, which declined due to an ongoing investigation. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib raised concerns about potential political motivation behind the charges, citing involvement of 17 law enforcement agencies.
- She reported a sexual assault at North Lake. ICE deported her before the investigation was over.
Q, a transgender woman, was sexually assaulted at the North Lake Processing Center and deported to Venezuela by ICE before her investigation was completed. She had arrived in the U.S. on an expired tourist visa and was seeking asylum.