Press Releases

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Jul 01, 2025

Flint Finishes Lead Pipe Replacement in Historic Milestone

FLINT - A decade after lead contaminated water was found in Flint, Michigan’s water system, the legal battle to replace lead water pipes is finished, a landmark milestone for a city defined by its dangerous water.
Jun 25, 2025

Civil Rights Groups Sue School District for Violating Free Speech Rights of Palestinian-American Student Who Refused to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance

DETROIT–The ACLU of Michigan and AACRL filed a federal lawsuit against Plymouth-Canton and one of its employees for violating the First Amendment Rights of a middle school student whose teacher repeatedly and public humiliated her for refusing to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jun 18, 2025

ACLU Disappointed in Michigan Senate Passing Flawed Sex Offender Registry Act Legislation

DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan is disappointed that the Michigan Senate passed flawed legislation this week that is not evidence-based and that fails to respond to key aspects of a court ruling holding parts of Michigan’s Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) unconstitutional.
Jun 18, 2025

Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth Accessible in Michigan Despite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

DETROIT - Today, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti that allows Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth to remain in effect - as can the bans currently enacted in 25 other states throughout the country. 
Jun 17, 2025

ACLU Opposes Opening of North Lake Correctional Facility, the Largest Immigrant Detention Center in the Midwest

DETROIT - The ACLU of Michigan opposes today’s reopening of North Lake Correctional Facility (NLCF), an 1,800-bed immigrant detention center in Baldwin, Michigan.
Jun 13, 2025

ACLU Statement on House Republican Education Budget Bills That Threaten Students, Educators, and Minority Community

This week, Michigan House Republicans passed their education related budget bills which will determine funding for K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions as well as the Michigan Departments of Education (MDE) and Lifelong Learning (MiLEAP). 
May 22, 2025

ACLU Condemns Passage of Legislation that Attacks Transgender Youth

DETROIT - The Michigan House of Representatives passed two pieces of extremely harmful legislation attacking trans youth in our state today.