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Morgan Stanley Sued for Racial Discrimination in Pushing Predatory Loans to Black Homeowners

NEW YORK – Morgan Stanley discriminated against black homeowners and violated federal civil rights laws by providing strong incentives to a subprime lender to originate mortgages that were likely to be foreclosed on, according to a groundbreaking lawsuit filed today.

October 15, 2012

Citizenship Checkbox Ordered off the November Ballot Application

DETROIT – In a ruling from the bench, a federal judge issued an injunction today against Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s controversial “citizenship checkbox.” The ruling comes after a day of testimony and arguments and will be followed by a written decision on Tuesday.

October 5, 2012

Citizenship Checkbox Unlawful, Voting Rights Coalition Argues In Lawsuit

DETROIT – In a lawsuit filed today in federal court, a voting rights coalition is challenging Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s controversial “citizenship checkbox” as unconstitutional and a violation of federal and state law.

September 17, 2012

ACLU Launches Let Me Vote Campaign to Inform and Empower Voters

DETROIT – In an effort to combat voter confusion, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan launched its Let Me Vote Campaign today designed to supply voters with the voting rights knowledge they need to cast their ballot on Election Day.

September 12, 2012

ACLU Statement Regarding Amendment to Second Parent Adoption Lawsuit

DETROIT – The following statement was issued by Kary L. Moss, executive director, of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan in response to a lawsuit amended today challenging Michigan’s second-parent adoption practices and anti-marriage amendment.

September 7, 2012

Lansing Surveillance Cameras Are Costly, Ineffective and Invasive, ACLU Report Warns

LANSING, Mich. – In a comprehensive report released today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan asks the City of Lansing to remove all government surveillance cameras installed in residential neighborhoods since 2008.

August 28, 2012