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FBI and Police Conduct Raids on Pro-Palestinian Activists in Michigan

Authorities have launched a series of FBI and police raids across southeastern Michigan, specifically targeting homes of pro-Palestinian activists linked to recent incidents of vandalism. Michigan AG Dana Nessel confirmed that the raids are part of an investigation into coordinated acts of vandalism, including several cases that are believed to be related to pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Michigan. The operation, which took place in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Canton, has raised concerns among civil rights groups, who argue that these actions are an intimidation tactic against student activists. Activists express outrage over the aggressive nature of the raids, which have reportedly involved the detaining of individuals and significant disruptions to their lives. As the investigation continues, community organizations are calling for accountability and defending the right to free speech.
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