Press Releases

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ACLU of Michigan Files FOIA on Execution of Trump’s Immigration Ban

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a FOIA request today with its local U.S.

February 2, 2017

ACLU of Michigan and Education Law Center Call on State to Protect Schoolchildren from Effects of Flint Water Crisis

DETROIT – The state of Michigan has failed to take adequate steps to ensure safe drinking water in all Flint public school buildings, the ACLU of Michigan announced today during a media briefing in Detroit.

January 9, 2017

ACLU, Mackinac Center Applaud New Forfeiture Bill But Call on State to Require Conviction

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and ACLU of Michigan applaud the state’s new law protecting the rights of citizens facing civil forfeiture.

January 6, 2017

Flint Residents Return to Court to Press State to Take Emergency Action

CHICAGO–As Michigan ignores a court order requiring “immediate” action to secure safe drinking water for Flint, residents and organizations filed an emergency motion to force the state of Michigan and city of Flint to comply.

December 21, 2016

Following Charges, ACLU of Michigan Urges Reform of Emergency Manager Law

DETROIT—ACLU of Michigan Executive Director Kary Moss issued the following statement on Tuesday shortly after the Michigan Attorney General announced charges against former Flint emergency managers Darnell Earley and Jerry Ambrose, along with two others, for actions related to the lead contamina

December 20, 2016

Sixth Circuit Denies State's Request to Halt Flint Safe Drinking Water Ruling

CHICAGO – Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a request by Michigan state officials and the City of Flint to halt an order requiring them to immediately provide water filter installation and maintenance services or bottled water delivery to Flint.

December 16, 2016