Press Releases

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Jun 29, 2020

ACLU Urges Michigan Supreme Court Against Authorizing Remote Jury Trials in Criminal Cases

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter to the Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack today urging the court not to authorize remote jury trials for criminal cases in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 09, 2020

ACLU Urges Law Enforcement Officials to Not Pursue Prosecutions Against Protesters Against Police Brutality

Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) sent a letter to law enforcement officials in Michigan urging them not to pursue prosecutions, or dismiss charges, against protesters during the last two weeks arising from protests against police brutality.