Defending Our Rights to Equality, Liberty, and Justice in Michigan
ACLU of Michigan Blog
Supporting Libraries and Opposing Censorship: The Time is Now
If you haven’t done so already, there is an easy and effective way to engage in the fight against censorship: Join “MI Right to Read”, a grassroots collection of concerned Michigan residents organized by...
Spotlight On Hispanic American Heritage Month: Shining a Light in Dark Times
Mid-September and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month has, in the past, always been something I’ve looked forward to. As an immigrant from Mexico, I take great pride in my heritage and culture.
Press Releases
ACLU Sues the Federal Government for Denying a Dad with Leukemia and Seven Others the Right to Challenge Their Immigration Detention
The illegal detention of the eight Michiganders is a result of a new Trump administration policy that targets potentially millions of immigrants regardless of how long they have lived in the United States...
Civil Rights Groups Urge Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies to Respect Legal Obligations and Keep Communities Safe When Facing Unprecedented Federal Pressure to Target Immigrants
DETROIT - The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) sent legal guidance last week to hundreds of Michigan law enforcement agencies regarding the role of local law enforcement in...
Justice Prevails: ICE Releases Longtime Detroit Resident from Detention After Federal Court Order
Illegally denied due process while detained for more than two months, a father of 5 U.S. citizens and the primary caretaker for his family has been set free while his immigration case proceeds.