The ACLU of Michigan at the Capitol
As the courts have become increasingly political, we cannot always rely on them to advance or protect our civil liberties. Therefore, the role of our legislative program has become even more vital. A strong presence in Lansing enables us to stop or amend laws and policies hostile to civil liberties before it becomes necessary to convince a court to rule a statute unconstitutional.Our legislative director lobbies the legislature, analyzes proposed legislation, drafts and presents testimony, contacts legislative offices, and stimulates grassroots contact with legislators. Among many other civil liberties issues, the legislative program’s priorities are privacy, reproductive rights, religious liberty and belief, free speech, equal protection and anti-discrimination, and criminal justice.
To become a citizen lobbyist, contact us at aclu@aclumich.org.
Key News and Documents
► Read More | Read our 2012 Legislative docket
► Take Action | Read our guide to becoming a Citizen Lobbyist
► Blog Article | Read our Summer 2011 Legislative Update
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