KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

While our constitutional rights are under threat, we must continue to exercise them with vigilance. We the People have the final say. We must uphold our laws even when the government won’t.

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Know Your Rights Townhall

On March 11, 2026, the ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center held a statewide Know Your Rights Townhall to discuss what you need to know when protesting or encountering immigration enforcement.
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Immigrants' Rights: What To Do if You are Stopped

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Know Your Rights: Before, During and After Immigration Raids

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Pride Month Spotlight: Trans Activist Emme Zanotti

“I’ve been so impressed by the way the community has stepped up, and am honored that I get to play a leadership role in all of this, and spend so much time on the ground interacting with these folks.”

Press Releases


ACLU Applauds Michigan Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Marijuana Use by People on Probation

The ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) applauds the Michigan Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that state court judges cannot automatically bar people on probation from possessing or using marijuana as long as they follow other applicable Michigan laws.   

Declaración de la ACLU de Michigan sobre el fallo de la Corte Suprema de EE. UU. respecto a los atletas transgénero

Si bien estamos profundamente decepcionados con el fallo de hoy de la Corte Suprema de los EE. UU. sobre los atletas transgénero y el impacto que tendrá en ellos en todo el país, esto no significa que los distritos escolares de Michigan estén obligados a prohibir que las niñas transgénero practiquen deportes.

ACLU of Michigan’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes

While we are deeply disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today regarding transgender athletes and the impact it will have on transgender athletes across the country, it does not mean that Michigan school districts are required to ban transgender girls from playing sports.