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Tribal residents ask Detroit council for forum after reports of towed vehicles and confusion over tribal plates

3195553 · April 30, 2025
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Summary

A Detroit resident representing the League of Indian Nations asked the council to recognize tribes who live in the city and to convene talks after reports that tribal members' vehicles were seized when traveling with tribal reservation plates and IDs.

Tanya Trowell, who identified herself as an assistant to the League of Indian Nations, told the Internal Operations Committee on April 30 that tribes living in Detroit have experienced vehicle seizures and confusion with police and towing companies when tribal residents travel with reservation plates and tribal ID.

“I am Tany…

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