Press Releases

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Oct 06, 2022

ACLU Creates Powerful Digital Ad Campaign in Partnership with Black Women Social Media Influencers to Educate Voters about Abortion Rights Ahead of November Election

We're partnering with Black women who are social media influencers with Detroit roots to educate voters about abortion rights ahead of the November 8 election. Black women are some of the most active voters in the country, who also have been historically critical voters in protecting democracy.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom
Oct 05, 2022

Michigan State Police Hires Experts to Investigate Whether Troopers Racially Profile Drivers of Color

Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) settled a lawsuit filed against the Michigan State Police (MSP) on behalf of two of many African Americans who MSP has stopped in racially disproportionate numbers.
Jul 28, 2022

ACLU Applauds Michigan Supreme Court Ruling That State Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ People From Discrimination

The Court ruled today, in Rouch World LLC v. Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), that Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) protects people from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Issue Areas: The Nancy Katz & Margo Dichtelmiller LGBTQ+ Project
Jul 22, 2022

ACLU Applauds Unanimous Michigan Supreme Court Ruling that the Grand Rapids Police Department Fingerprinting Policy is Unconstitutional

Grand Rapids Police Cannot Fingerprint People Who Have Not Been Charged with a Crime 
Jul 12, 2022

Civil Rights Advocates and Detroit’s 36th District Court Reach Groundbreaking Agreement that Limits the Use of Cash Bail and Ensures Public Safety

The historic agreement includes common-sense reforms that protect people’s rights while keeping the community safe.