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ACLU of Michigan Applauds Introduction of Legislation to End Racial Profiling

DETROIT — As the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and as vice-chair of ALPACT, Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust, a coalition of civil rights organizations, national, state and local law enforcement agencies, and community organizations that

May 31, 2001

Fenton High School Senior Wins ACLU College Scholarship for Youth Activism

DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today announced that Alec Gibbs of Fenton Senior High School is one of 12 high school seniors nationwide to be awarded a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the struggle to defend civil liberties.

May 22, 2001

Court Rejects Noisy Steel Company's Attempt to Intimidate Quiet Neighborhood

DETROIT- Supporting the public's right to speak out on public issues without fear of retaliation, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Janet Donahue, a woman who complained about noise from a neighboring steel business.

April 29, 2001

Right to Choose

For the second time in four years, a Michigan statute regarding abortion has been stuck down in federal court.

ACLU Press Release: Court Again Upholds A Woman's Right to Choose

April 26, 2001

Court Again Upholds A Woman's Right to Choose

DETROIT — For the second time in four years, a Michigan statute regarding abortion has been stuck down in federal court. United States District Judge Arthur J.

April 26, 2001

ACLU Joins Racial Profiling Lawsuit

DETROIT — Acting on behalf of 21 young African-American men who were stopped by the police while riding their bikes, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today joined in a racial profiling lawsuit against Eastpointe officials and police officers.

April 10, 2001