News & Commentary

In each of the last five years, more than 90,000 youth were incarcerated in adult jails and prisons in the U.S. Although the practice of incarcerating youth as adults has become increasingly common in the U.S., the rest of the world views the practice as a human rights violation.

The use of drone technology is predicted to explode in the next few years, but current legislation regulating their use says nothing about your privacy. 

During the December 6, 2012 “lame duck” session of the state legislature, the Capitol doors were locked for several hours, keeping out thousands of people who had gathered at the Capitol to protest proposed legislation.While the doors were locked, the legislature passed several controversial bills, including the unpopular “Right to Work” bill whose validity is now being challenged by the ACLU of Michigan.Join the ACLU of Michigan Metro Detroit Branch to hear a discussion of the lockout and our lawsuit challenging the validity of the Right to Work Act at our annual meeting.

Are Michigan's labor unions beating against a locked door? In your civil liberties update for the week, a big step towards invalidating the so-called Right-to-Work law and we're fighting for Michiganders access to both medical marijuana and justice. 

For decades, law enforcement has struggled with the proper, legal application of non-lethal weapons. From rubber bullets to chemical mace, technology has come a long way, but there is still no substitute for proper training. Especially when you're talking about a couple thousand volts electrifying a human body.

Some ACLU supporters choose to help by donating their financial resources. Others lend their talent and time. However, David Moran and Kris Olsson of Ann Arbor have devoted all of the above to the ACLU of Michigan for years. Not only has the couple made a significant five year financial pledge, they regularly support our Annual Dinner and have the ACLU in their estate plans. David is one of our most consistent and successful cooperating attorneys, serving on the State Board of Directors and the statewide Lawyers Committee. David and Kris further demonstrate their dedication to social justice by the diversity of their commitments. In addition to supporting the ACLU, they also give to the Huron River Watershed Council, the University of Michigan, and the Humane Society. Their two young daughters are encouraged to be independent, and the family speaks openly about voting, politics, and their support of the Humane Society.

Did all your Facebook friends turn into math fans this week?