Is it Permissible to Prohibit 'Foreign' Vehicles in Parking Areas in Michigan?

When it comes to foreign and domestic cars and their parking regulations, there might be two distinct perspectives in Michigan.

Beyond Metro Detroit and the automotive manufacturing centers such as Flint and Lansing, the idea of having separate parking lots for American-made cars versus those produced abroad might sound astonishing, if you'll excuse the pun, unfamiliar. However, this is precisely the reality on the eastern side of the state.

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Especially in companies that cater to the automotive sector.

The topic came up recently on Reddit when an image from a parking lot was posted proclaiming:

America - Only Vehicles Made in the Union

All other vehicles will be towed at the owner's cost.

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Support American-made products. The job you protect could be your own.

The issue at hand revolves around the implementation of this rule. Since these parking lots are privately owned, the owners have the authority to set regulations regarding parking. However, the challenge lies in how to effectively enforce such a rule.

Numerous local Eastsiders were eager to recount their experiences on the topic. For those who may not realize the depth of the culture surrounding the Big 3 automakers and union workplaces in that region: it's a fact that several manufacturing facilities and corporate offices provide preferential parking for specific car brands, or for any domestic vehicles produced by unionized factories.