The new laws will end the practice of locking up hundreds of thousands of Michiganders for non-dangerous offenses. This is a significant win in our work in dismantling racism and mass incarceration in the criminal legal system.
In March 2003, the ACLU of Michigan convened a conference with groups and individuals addressing a range of concerns affecting women and girls. Shortly after, we developed a policy paper that would present these issues and recommendations for policy-makers.