Dec 5, 2014
Take Action: Tell Your Senator Religion Isn’t a License to Discriminate
Yesterday, the full House voted along party lines to pass the Religious Freedom...
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Dec 4, 2014
Religious Freedom is Fundamental, but Not an Excuse to Ignore Laws and Harm Others
The Nancy Katz & Margo Dichtelmiller LGBTQ+ Project
Four religions were represented at my family’s Thanksgiving table last week. As I looked around the dining room, I was reminded that one of the things I’m most grateful for is that the Constitution protects...
Four religions were represented at my family’s Thanksgiving table last week. As I looked around the dining room, I was reminded that one of the things I’m most grateful for is that the Constitution protects...
Dec 2, 2014
Michigan Lawmakers May Vote to Protect LGBT People from Discrimination
Workplace Rights
This week will determine whether or not gay and transgender Michiganders are protected from discrimination.
On Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., the House Commerce Committee will hear testimony on...
This week will determine whether or not gay and transgender Michiganders are protected from discrimination.
On Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., the House Commerce Committee will hear testimony on...
Dec 1, 2014
Don't Allow Religion as an Excuse to Ignore the Law
Workplace Rights
Freedom of religion is one of our fundamental rights as Americans. That’s why it’s protected in the state and federal constitutions.
However, this week, our elected officials will consider broad new...
Freedom of religion is one of our fundamental rights as Americans. That’s why it’s protected in the state and federal constitutions.
However, this week, our elected officials will consider broad new...
Nov 25, 2014
ACLU Comment on Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Criminal Legal Reform
The grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., has declined to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson on charges in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown.
The following is reaction from Jeffrey...
The grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., has declined to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson on charges in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown.
The following is reaction from Jeffrey...
Nov 25, 2014
Don’t Blame the Rebels for the Flames in Ferguson
Criminal Legal Reform
The ire of those who condemn the crowds that are burning Ferguson is misdirected.
The accusing finger must instead be pointed directly at a criminal justice system that has, for decades cavalierly...
The ire of those who condemn the crowds that are burning Ferguson is misdirected.
The accusing finger must instead be pointed directly at a criminal justice system that has, for decades cavalierly...