According to a report published by the Detroit Free Press, most of Detroit’s automotive manufacturing is still on hold until Mexico begins opening its industry. The country is in lockdown, and both countries hold restrictions over what can be brought across their borders. According to the report, the Detroit Auto Industry depends on Mexican manufacturing for machining certain parts and assembly for some vehicles.
Yesterday, Belle Isle became vastly overcrowded, prompting Detroit Police and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to close down the park to incoming traffic twice. Although police noted that the majority of people were observing social-distancing practices. The governor announced today that she may begin considering restrictions on State Parks after photos documenting crowds appeared on social media websites.
Whitmer doesn’t seem to have a break from lawsuits since the Michigan Claims Court turned down the first set of lawsuits. U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-Dryden) filed a lawsuit alleging that Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order has been limiting his constitutional rights. What makes this lawsuit different is the federal district where the lawsuit was filed in has every judge appointed by a Republican president.
Wayne County reports 17 new cases of COVID-19. The total number of COVID-19 cases for Wayne County is 17,380.
