The ACLU of Michigan Publications
As part of our work in the defense of civil liberties, the ACLU of Michigan issues reports, position papers, booklets and advocacy materials that study and note developments in civil liberties. Below is listing of some of our publications.
Free Speech
Juvenile Life without Parole
LGBT Rights
School/Student Publications
Women's Rights
Worker's Rights
FREE SPEECH
What's Happened to Free Speech?This 15-page publication includes numerous free-speech cases the ACLU has worked on. Click here to download the PDF.
JUVENILE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE
Second Chances: Juveniles Serving Life Without Parole in MichiganThis 32-page publication chronicles the issue of sentencing children to life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) in Michigan. Click here to download the PDF.
Second Chances: Shining a Light on Human Rights Violations in Michigan's Child Sentencing GuidelinesThis 8-page booklet explores the practice of sentencing juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the context of international human rights. Click here to download the PDF.
Juvenile Life Without Parole Profiles
These intimate profiles of individuals who were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as children illustrate the importance of reforming Michigan's juvenile justice system. Click here to download a PDF
Juvenile Life Without Parole Project: Using international law and advocacy to give children a second chanceThis 66-page packet condemns sentencing minors to life without the possibility of parole through extensive research. Seeking to resolve this injustice, the report provides various resources, including a Wayne State University School of Social Work Public Opinion poll. Click here to download a PDF.
The Rest of Their LivesThis extensive 167-page report, compiled by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, chronicles alarming details about children sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Click here to download a PDF.
LGBT RIGHTS
Straight from the Heart
This 32-page collection contains stories from heterosexual individuals about a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) friend, family member or colleague. They provide vivid insight into the complex emotions the LGBT community and their supporters encounter. Click here to dowload a pdf.
Families Under Attack: Real Stories of Michigan Families
This 16-page publication puts a human face on the challenges that many LGBT families experience daily. Illustrating the widespread issues facing many LGBT couples, these stories call an end to unconstitutional discrimination in Michigan. Click here to download a PDF.
Know Your Rights at Work
LGBT individuals have the right to feel safe and secure on the job work. And as many Michigan discrimination laws do not include LGBT individuals, it is important to know your rights. This card tries to answer the LGBT community’s most common questions about their rights at work. Click her to dowload a PDF.
What Schools Need to Know: LGBT Students and the LawTo ensure that all students, regardless of sexual orientation, receive a quality education within a safe learning environment we've constructed this 28-page question and answer publication. By assisting school personnel in positive interactions with LGBT students, we hope to help to avoid costly and, usually, unnecessary litigation and the ensuing negative media spotlight. Click here to download the PDF.
SCHOOL/STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
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Reclaiming Michigan's Throwaway Kids: Students Trapped in the School to Prison PipelineThis 73-page publication discusses the disproportionate impact of school discipline policies, suspensions and expulsion on African Amerian students. Click here to download a PDF.
Reclaiming Michigan’s Throwaway Kids Electronic Appendix
Because of space considerations and expense, much of the data received in response to ACLU of Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests was not included in the report “Reclaiming Michigan’s Throwaway Kids.” However, the ACLU of Michigan is pleased to make this information available on this website. Click here to download a PDF.
A Resource Guide for Teaching the Bill of RightsThis Resource Guide is designed to assist grades 6-12 teachers in introducing Bill of Rights' issues to students. Topics include the First Amendment issues of freedom of expression, speech, and religious freedom, as well as the Fourth Amendment issue of searches. Click here to download the PDF.
Adolescent Health ProjectThrough this 9 page booklet readers will gain vital knowledge about providing health information in the public school setting for everyone involved in health education. Click here to download a PDF. There is a new provision that became effective in October 2003. Click here to download the new provision.
The VOICE: Volume 2This newsletter provides important student and youth-related articles about students' rights, ranging from search and seizure rights to privacy on the internet. Click here to download a PDF.
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
Women's Policy PaperIn March 2003, the ACLU of Michigan convened a conference with groups and individuals addressing a range of concerns affecting women and girls. Shortly after, we developed a policy paper that would present these issues and recommendations for policy-makers. Click here to download a PDF.
The State of Choice in MIWritten in 2000, this 8-page publication provides accurate and usable information about current reproductive freedom laws and the threat of legislation persistently pursued in Michigan. Click here to download a PDF.
WORKER'S RIGHTS
Got Rights At Work?This comprehensive 44-page publication is designed to answer questions about workplace issues. Though especially designed for young people entering the workforce, much of the information applies to anybody who works, regardless of age. Click here to download a PDF. For the Spanish translation of Got Rights at Work? Click here.
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