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ACLU Questions Michigan State Police Involvement in Data Surveillance Program

DETROIT— Following a news report released yesterday in which the Michigan State Police admit that it has released information to a multistate police database, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today submitted a third “Freedom of Information Act” request about Michigan’s participation

February 17, 2004

Agreement Near in Livingston County Jail Lawsuit

DETROIT – In a victory for women prisoners, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan announced today that a tentative settlement agreement was reached in a class-action lawsuit to remedy Livingston County’s refusal to allow women in the jail to use the work release program and mistreatment

February 10, 2004

Petition to Ban Safe and Legal Abortions

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In Michigan, Right to Life and the Catholic Conference have just begun a petition drive in an attempt to do an end-run around SB 395, the "legal birth definition act" – legislation vetoed by Governor Granholm last October.

January 27, 2004

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over Mandatory Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients

Michigan’s attempt to impose mandatory drug tests on all welfare recipients has finally come to an end, the American Civil Liberties Union announced today after a settlement was reached with the Family Independence Agency (FIA).

December 18, 2003

Muskegon Community College President Urged to Allow "Drag Show" on Campus

UPDATE: December 18
Muskegon Community College has indicated that they will approve the GSA's application to sponsor a "drag show" on campus.

December 17, 2003

ACLU Prepared to Fight Anti-Choice Initiative

DETROIT – After anti-choice groups filed their language with the Board of Canvassers today for a citizen’s initiative to ban so-called “partial birth abortion,” the ACLU of Michigan announced today that it is prepared to take this issue to court again, if necessary.

December 11, 2003