Press Releases

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ACLU and Impacted Family of Registrants to Address Media After Federal Court Hearing Regarding SORA

*MEDIA ADVISORY

February 4, 2020

ACLU Urges Jackson Police Chief and Sheriff to End Foot Chases in Letter

DETROIT — Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) sent a letter to the Jackson Police Chief and Jackson County Sheriff urging the police department to end foot chases one year since the police-involved killing of 29-year-old Joey Ramirez.

January 28, 2020

ACLU Applauds Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration for Reform Recommendations

LANSING, Mich.

January 14, 2020

ACLU Sues ICE in U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jilmar Ramos-Gomez’s Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2019

ACLU Commends Governor Whitmer and Michigan Lawmakers for Passing Raise the Age Legislation

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) commends the Michigan legislature and Governor Whitmer for passing Raise the Age legislation, which raises the age a person is considered an adult from 17 to 18, when charged with a crime.

October 31, 2019

ACLU Furthers Investigation Into the Scope of Facial Recognition Activity in Michigan