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ACLU Sues Ypsilanti Housing Commission for Evicting Victim of Domestic Violence

DETROIT — Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sued the Ypsilanti Housing Commission (Commission) for evicting Aronica Warren from her apartment, which was managed by the Commission, af

February 6, 2002

ACLU Warns Legislature to Proceed Cautiously

Detroit – In anticipation of next week’s Judiciary Committee agenda in the Michigan Senate, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter today urging legislators to proceed cautiously as they begin the public hearings on the Anti-Terrorism Act.

January 24, 2002

ACLU Opposes Attempt to Silence Planned Parenthood

Today the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation to undermine family planning and contraception services provided by pro-choice groups like Planned Parenthood.

The ACLU of Michigan opposes this effort to silence pro-choice groups.

December 13, 2001

University of Michigan Affirmative Action Case Heard in U.S. Court of Appeals

The ACLU of Michigan contends that affirmative action is necessary to both:

December 7, 2001

Lawsuit Over Race Discrimination in State Scholarship Awards Gains Ground

DETROIT — In a move forward for a civil rights lawsuit challenging Michigan's use of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) High School Test to award college scholarships, a federal judge today rejected the state's attempt to dismiss the case, which was brought by a coalition includin

November 28, 2001

Northwest Airlines Apologizes to Civil Rights Groups

The CEO and Executive Vice President of Northwest Airlines have sent a letter to the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan to apologize for the treatment of three passengers of Middle East descent who were removed from a plane on September 20 because other passengers were uncomfortable about

November 8, 2001