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DETROIT – In a federal lawsuit filed today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan asked a judge to strike down a Michigan Liquor Control Commission rule prohibiting businesses with liquor licenses from displaying election signs that endorse a political candidate or party.
NEW YORK – Morgan Stanley discriminated against black homeowners and violated federal civil rights laws by providing strong incentives to a subprime lender to originate mortgages that were likely to be foreclosed on, according to a groundbreaking lawsuit filed today.
DETROIT – In a ruling from the bench, a federal judge issued an injunction today against Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s controversial “citizenship checkbox.” The ruling comes after a day of testimony and arguments and will be followed by a written decision on Tuesday.
DETROIT – In a lawsuit filed today in federal court, a voting rights coalition is challenging Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s controversial “citizenship checkbox” as unconstitutional and a violation of federal and state law.
DETROIT – In an effort to combat voter confusion, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan launched its Let Me Vote Campaign today designed to supply voters with the voting rights knowledge they need to cast their ballot on Election Day.
DETROIT – The following statement was issued by Kary L. Moss, executive director, of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan in response to a lawsuit amended today challenging Michigan’s second-parent adoption practices and anti-marriage amendment.