Press Releases

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Sep 19, 2024

ACLU Sends Warning to All Michigan Boards of County Canvassers: Follow Law to Certify Elections or Face Swift Decisive Legal Action

DETROIT — With a crucial presidential election approaching, the ACLU of Michigan sent a letter to every board of county canvassers in the state this week to remind them of election law and their obligation to certify any election based solely on returns.
Sep 17, 2024

Voting rights groups applaud Michigan Senate for passing Michigan Voting Rights Act, urge Michigan House to finish the job

DETROIT, MI – The Michigan Senate has passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act, clearing the way for the House to take the final step in securing expanded protections for Michigan voters. Despite recent progress to expand voting rights for Michiganders, many people still face barriers to the ballot bo
Sep 13, 2024

ACLU Responds to Michigan Attorney General Issuing Charges Against Protesters at the University of Michigan

DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan’s statement in response to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issuing charges against protesters for various alleged actions taken in April and May on the University of Michigan campus: We were disheartened to see the Michigan Office of the Attorney General (MIOAG)
Sep 12, 2024

ACLU Invests $2.3 Million in Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan House of Representative Races

DETROIT — The ACLU of Michigan, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU Voter Education Fund announced a major investment of more than $2 million in the Michigan Supreme Court race and select Michigan House of Representative races. The investment is part of the ACLU’s statewide effort to in
Sep 10, 2024

ACLU Lawsuit Results in Kalamazoo County Election Official Agreeing to Certify November Election Results

DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit against Kalamazoo County Board of Canvasser Robert Froman after he signed a sworn affidavit stating that he will certify the November presidential election results. The lawsuit, ACLU of Michigan v. Froman, was filed last week following t
Sep 03, 2024

ACLU Sues Kalamazoo County Election Official to Ensure Election Certification Laws Are Followed

DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today against a member of the Kalamazoo Board of County Canvassers who, according to statements attributed to him in a recent Detroit News article, indicated his willingness to violate Michigan’s Constitution and e
Aug 28, 2024

ACLU Know Your Rights Bus Tour Stops in Detroit with a Free Concert Headlined by Legendary Rapper Danny Brown

The Know Your Rights Bus Tour will land in Detroit on September 19 to educate and empower Michigan voters, ensuring they are prepared for this year’s election. In Detroit, legendary hometown rapper, singer, and songwriter Danny Brown, fresh off his Quaranta tour, is headlining a free GOTV concert
Aug 24, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court Race Is Critical to the Protection of Reproductive Freedom and Other Civil Rights and Liberties 

DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan urges voters to cast their ballot in the Michigan Supreme Court race, following the Democratic and Republican parties finalizing their nominations for the November election at their respective conventions this weekend. The Michigan Supreme Court race is critical to the
Aug 01, 2024

ACLU Applauds Michigan Supreme Court’s ‘Adopt and Amend’ Ruling

DETROIT, Mich. - The ACLU of Michigan applauds the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling this week that it is unconstitutional for the state legislature to circumvent the ability of the people to vote on ballot initiatives.