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Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan state legislator, shared a series of statements on his social media account on July 28, 2025, addressing issues related to public safety and education in the state.

In one post from that morning, Nesbitt announced his stance against sanctuary cities: "I proudly voted to DEFUND Sanctuary Cities. Public safety is NOT optional." (July 28, 2025). Later that day, he commented on educational trends in Michigan schools: "Kids in Michigan continue to fall behind. We need to get away from DEI, gender theory, and woke curriculums. Let's get back to reading, writing and arithmetic." (July 28, 2025).

Nesbitt also raised concerns about criminal justice practices following a recent incident: "Eligible for bond? This individual just went on a rampage, and by the grace of God didn’t end anyone’s life. Allowing him to be released into the community spits in the face of those who protect and serve, and only puts more people at risk." (July 28, 2025).

Sanctuary city policies have been debated nationally as municipalities make decisions about cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The discussion around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and curriculum content has become prominent in education policy debates across many states. Bond eligibility and pretrial release remain contentious topics as lawmakers balance public safety concerns with criminal justice reform efforts.