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ACLU Represents Minister Thrown in Prison for Criticizing Judge

Motion for Bond Filed Today in Court of Appeals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 12, 2008

DETROIT– The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has agreed to represent a Benton Harbor minister who was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for writing a newspaper article that criticized the judge who presided over his trial. Today the ACLU filed a motion asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to release him on bond pending a decision in the appeal of the sentence.

Posted on Wednesday, November 12 @ 11:15:34 EST (Read More... | 3315 bytes more | )

Appeals Court Orders Michigan To Restore 5,500 Voters To Rolls

Ruling Is Latest Victory In ACLU And Advancement Project Legal Challenge

CINCINNATI – The U.S. Appeals Court for the Sixth Circuit late Wednesday rejected Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land’s request to stay a lower court ruling that declared the state’s voter removal programs illegal. This decision clears the way for 5,500 illegally purged voters to be returned to the voter rolls in time for Election Day.

Posted on Thursday, October 30 @ 13:32:48 EDT (Read More... | 9606 bytes more | )

Detroit Police Department Discriminates Against Pregnant Officers, ACLU Charges

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October 14, 2008

DETROIT -- In an effort to protect the rights of women, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit late yesterday on behalf of five Detroit Police officers who were forced to go on unpaid leave after becoming pregnant. The lawsuit charges that the Detroit Police Department discriminated against the officers in violation of the Civil Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution.

Posted on Tuesday, October 14 @ 14:58:59 EDT (Read More... | 11294 bytes more | )

Judge Rules Michigan Voter Purge Program Violates Federal Law

Advancement Project And ACLU Hail Decision Blocking Unlawful Voter Purging

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October 13, 2008

DETROIT – In a major victory for voting rights, a judge today ruled that Michigan’s voter removal program violates federal law and ordered the state to stop illegally purging voters from the rolls. The decision comes in a lawsuit filed last month by Advancement Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Michigan and the law firm of Pepper Hamilton LLP.

Posted on Monday, October 13 @ 16:07:37 EDT (Read More... | 8673 bytes more | )

ACLU Applauds Connecticut High Court Decision Upholding Marriage Equality

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October 10, 2008

DETROIT -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan applauded the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision today that barring same-sex couples from marrying violates the state’s constitution. The National ACLU, ACLU of Connecticut co-counseled the case with Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders.

Posted on Friday, October 10 @ 19:10:49 EDT (Read More... | 4226 bytes more | )

The Truth About Voting in Michigan

September 30, 2008

"Can I wear campaign gear into the polls?" "What if I don't have any photo ID?" "Are the rumors about foreclosure true?"

Today marks five weeks before Election Day, and questions about voting rights are everywhere. Click "Read More" below to find out the truth about voting in Michigan and then share the truth with a friend.

Posted on Tuesday, September 30 @ 11:13:23 EDT (Read More... | 6791 bytes more | )

Detroit Agrees to Drop Charges in Unconstitutional Raid of Art Gallery

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September 22, 2008

DETROIT— The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan announced today that the City of Detroit has dropped all charges against the nearly 116 patrons of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) who were detained and cited by Detroit Police during the raid of a members-only gathering at the gallery.

Posted on Monday, September 22 @ 11:45:50 EDT (Read More... | 9442 bytes more | )

Advancement Project, ACLU Sue Secretary Of State Over Unlawful Voter Purging

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September 18, 2008

DETROIT – Advancement Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Michigan and the law firm of Pepper Hamilton LLP filed a federal lawsuit late yesterday challenging two statewide voter purge programs that could potentially disfranchise hundreds of thousands of Michigan voters in advance of the November 2008 presidential election. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Detroit against Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, Michigan Bureau of Elections Director Christopher M. Thomas and Ypsilanti Clerk Frances McMullen.

Posted on Thursday, September 18 @ 10:19:31 EDT (Read More... | 6647 bytes more | )

ACLU-MI Calls on Congress to End Harsh Sentencing for Children

Legislation brings U.S. into compliance with its international treaty obligations

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September 11, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security is scheduled to hold a hearing on a bill that would help end the practice of sentencing children to life in prison without the possibility of parole and provide grants to states to improve the quality of legal representation for youth charged with an offense that could lead to a life sentence. In a letter to Representatives Robert C. Scott (D-VA), chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee, and Louie Gohmert (R-TX), ranking member, the ACLU calls on Congress to move forward with H.R. 4300, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2007.

Posted on Thursday, September 11 @ 11:30:00 EDT (Read More... | 6712 bytes more | )

Flint Police Chief Revokes Gag Rule in Response to ACLU Lawsuit

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September 10, 2008

DETROIT – Flint Police Chief David Dicks will rescind his controversial gag rule on police officer speech to the press in response to a free speech lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan on behalf of three police union leaders.

Posted on Wednesday, September 10 @ 17:00:00 EDT (Read More... | 7307 bytes more | )

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