The Right to Read: Protecting Michigan’s Future
Today we file a case on behalf of all the children attending public school in the City of Highland Park.
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Capitol Lockout is Shameful and Unconstitutional
Lansing, Mich. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan expressed outrage today over the unconstitutional lockout at the Michigan State Capitol.
Federal Judge Rules CAID Raid Arrests and Car Seizures Unconstitutional
DETROIT – A federal judge yesterday ruled unconstitutional the 2008 Detroit police raid of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit in which 130 innocent CAID patrons were detained and their cars impounded.
Full Appeals Court Strikes Down Ban on Race-Conscious Admissions
DETROIT – In a victory for equality, a 15-judge federal appeals court panel struck down Michigan’s Proposal 2 as unconstitutional because it creates an unequal political process for individuals who seek to urge universities to consider race as one of many factors in admissions.
ACLU Sues Isabella County Jail for Sex Discrimination, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today against Isabella County Correctional Facility challenging the discriminatory treatment of women inmates, who, unlike male prisoners, are denied access to community service opportunities and trustee positions.
Ban on Election Signs in Michigan Bars and Restaurants is Unconstitutional, ACLU Says in Lawsuit
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.