The Justice Department announced a crackdown this week aimed at driving down violent crime in seven of the nation’s most violent cities. Attorney General William Barr released details of the initiative known as Operation Relentless Pursuit at a news conference ...

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When the U.S. Census Bureau starts counting people next year in Detroit, obstacles are bound to arise: The city has tens of thousands of vacant houses, sparse internet access and high poverty — factors that will make it the toughest ...

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was targeted with hecklers shouting “Fire Pantaleo” at the second night of the Democratic presidential debates in Detroit. The disruption forced New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to pause his opening statement Wednesday night. ...

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Detroit’s emergency financial manager may file a proposed debt-adjustment plan in federal court in about two weeks, an action that would start the final phase in the city’s record $18 billion municipal bankruptcy.

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Detroit can remain under bankruptcy court protection, where it’s shielded from lawsuits or other actions that might interfere with its attempts to reduce debt and cut employee benefits.

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The U.S. defended Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code against claims it violates the U.S. Constitution by usurping sovereign powers the 10th amendment reserves to the states.

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Detroit’s retired employees claim the law that lets municipalties seek court protection from creditors violates the U.S. Constitution.

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A Michigan judge declared that Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing violated the state’s constitution and ordered Governor Rick Snyder to withdraw it.

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