Press Releases

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ACLU Calls on University of Michigan to Change its Student Sexual Misconduct Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 5, 2019

Civil Rights Coalition Files Petition Urging the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to Suspend Detroit Water Shutoffs to Avoid Public Health Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 23, 2019

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

Muskegon Joins Nationwide Push for Community Control Over Police Surveillance

MUSKEGON—Muskegon city officials announced today that they are launching legislative efforts to bring transparency to the acquisition and use of local police surveillance technologies for the first time.

September 21, 2016

Statement on Appointment of Bush Administration Attorney to Michigan Supreme Court

DETROIT – In a press conference today, Governor Rick Snyder officially announced his appointment of University of Michigan legal professor Joan Larsen to the Michigan Supreme Court. From January 2002 through May 2003, Larsen served as deputy assistant U.S.

October 1, 2015

Mom Arrested and Strip-Searched After 9/11 Flight Settles Lawsuit

DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement in its lawsuit filed on behalf of Shoshana Hebshi, a mother of two who was pulled off an airplane at gunpoint, arrested, strip-searched, and detained.

April 24, 2015