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Arenac County Sheriff Should Not Prosecute Publishers of Anonymous Newsletter

DETROIT—In a letter today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan urged the Arenac County Sherriff to publicly declare that he has no intention of initiating a prosecution of the publishers of the Arenac County Town Crier, an anonymous newsletter, which has openly criticized the Sherriff

September 4, 2008

ACLU of Michigan to Unveil Dearborn Artist's Mural at Open House Celebration

DETROIT -- During an Open House celebration on September 5, 2008 at 6 p.m., the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan will unveil a dynamic large-scale mural for its “New Home of Justice.” The ACLU recently moved into a new building to accommodate its impending growth.

September 2, 2008

ACLU Challenges Flint Police Chief’s Gag Rule

DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of three Flint police officers challenging Acting Police Chief David Dick’s new gag rule banning police officers from speaking to the media.

August 27, 2008

Charges Should be Dropped in Unconstitutional Raid of Art Gallery

DETROIT — In a legal brief filed today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan asked a district court judge to dismiss criminal charges against Michael White, a patron of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) who was detained and cited by Detroit Police during the raid of a mem

August 11, 2008

Voters Do Not Need Photo ID to Vote, ACLU tells Allen Park in Letter

DETROIT – In an effort to educate all Michigan residents about recent changes in election law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter to Allen Park officials today to correct misinformation that appeared in the city’s newsletter.

July 31, 2008

Flint Police Have Free Speech Rights, ACLU Tells Police Chief in Letter

In a letter to Flint Police Chief David Dicks today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan urged him to repeal an unconstitutional policy completely banning officers from speaking to the media.

July 24, 2008