Press Releases

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ACLU Applauds Michigan Legislature for Introducing the Reproductive Health Act

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) applauds the Michigan Legislature for introducing the Reproductive Health Act. The package of bills introduced today aims to repeal many medically unnecessary state laws that create barriers to abortion.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU Thanks Michigan Leaders for Listening to Voters and Repealing Archaic 1931 Law that Criminalizes Abortion 

The ACLU of Michigan applauds the state Legislature for passing, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signing into law, the repeal of the 1931 abortion ban statute, which criminalized abortion in nearly all cases.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU Thanks Michigan Lawmakers for Introducing Bills Prioritizing LGBTQ+ and Abortion Rights on the First Day of Session

The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate each introduced legislation to amend Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) to explicitly name sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression as being protected from discrimination under the law.

ACLU Celebrates Historic Win for Reproductive Rights: Thank You, Michigan, for Passing Proposal 3, Reproductive Freedom for All

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) celebrates the passage of Proposal 3, a historic victory that makes Michigan the first state in the nation to pass an affirmative citizen-led constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion.

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