Press Releases

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Federal District Court Allows Lawsuit to Address Educational Needs of Flint Children to Proceed

In a ruling issued today, U.S. District Court Judge Arthur J.

September 29, 2017

ACLU Statement Calling on Michigan State Police Director to Resign

The following is a statement from the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan Executive Director Kary L. Moss regarding the Facebook post of Michigan State Police Director Kriste Etue:

September 27, 2017

ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Practices in Michigan’s Foster Care System

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan today filed a lawsuit in district court challenging Michigan’s practice of permitting state-contracted child placement agencies to reject qualified same-sex couples based on the agencies’ religious beliefs.

September 20, 2017

ACLU of Michigan on Termination of DACA

The Trump administration today announced the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.

September 5, 2017

ACLU, NAACP and Other Groups Offer Expertise to Assist Schools in Moving from “Zero Tolerance” Policies to “Rethink Discipline”

In the wake of recent laws dramatically reworking Michigan’s previously harsh “zero tolerance” student discipline policies, a group of eight organizations is reaching out to state schools to assist them in implementing new practices.

August 15, 2017

Court Blocks State from Using Public Funds for Private Schools

Update (8/15/17): A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals has denied the State of Michigan’s request to appeal an injunction by the Michigan Court of Claims barring the state from using taxpayer dollars for private schools in direct contravention of the Michigan Cons

July 27, 2017