Clash in Dearborn after Quran-burning attempt
On Nov. 18, 2025, in Dearborn, Michigan, Jan. 6 participant Jake Lang attempted to burn a Quran on Michigan Avenue, sparking clashes with pro-Muslim counter-protesters as police set perimeters and intervened when tensions escalated. At least one person was arrested at City Hall, no injuries were reported, and Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel condemned the attempted burning; GOP gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson, who separately visited local mosques, disavowed Quran burning and said misinformation about Dearborn was widespread.
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📌 Key Facts
- Attempted Quran burning by Jake Lang on Michigan Avenue prompted a clash with counter-protesters
- Police maintained a perimeter; at least one arrest occurred at City Hall; no injuries reported
- Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel condemned the act; CAIR-MI welcomed Hudson’s reversal after mosque visits