‘This isn’t the Wild West’: Hamtramck mayor sues city council after firing of city manager

Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi is suing the city council after they voted 4-2 to fire City Manager Adel Al-Adlani, alleging the move violated the city charter and state laws. The firing, which came without a clear explanation from council members, has deepened tensions within city leadership and added to ongoing legal challenges facing the city. Alharbi is seeking a temporary restraining order to reinstate Al-Adlani, while council members defend their action as lawful and within their authority. The controversy follows a series of high-profile departures and mounting litigation involving city officials.