Community leaders and municipal representatives in Southeast Michigan issued a formal proposal on Monday morning, signaling they are finally open to a two-state solution within the borders of Michigan.

The “Dearborn Accord,” a 40-page document released by a coalition of civic organizers, outlines a plan to partition the state into two sovereign entities: “New Palestine,” comprising the densely populated Arab-American corridors of Wayne and Oakland Counties, and “Traditional Michigan,” encompassing the remainder of the Lower and Upper Peninsulas.

“We have reached an impasse where our interests and those of the capital in Lansing are no longer reconcilable,” said spokesperson Hasaan Al-Ameri during a press conference held outside City Hall. “If the federal government can support the drawing of borders abroad, we believe they should respect the same self-determination here in the 12th Congressional District.”

The proposal suggests a “Green Line” along 8 Mile Road, establishing a demilitarized zone monitored by local food truck vendors. Under the terms of the agreement, New Palestine would maintain control over its own regional transit, hummus quality standards, and direct diplomatic relations with the Arab League, while Traditional Michigan would retain the rights to all Faygo production facilities and the Mackinac Bridge.

In Lansing, the Governor’s office responded with a brief statement, noting that while they are “always open to dialogue regarding regional autonomy,” the logistics of a separate passport control for the Detroit Metropolitan Airport remain a significant hurdle.

The accord also addresses the “Right of Return” for any former residents of Dearborn currently living in Ann Arbor, provided they can prove they still have a valid membership at a local bakery.

Negotiations are expected to stall over the status of Hamtramck, which has reportedly requested its own “Three-State Solution” or, failing that, a permanent exemption from state-mandated parking enforcement.