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ACLU of Michigan Blog
Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated.
ACLU National – The government has long claimed that Fourth Amendment protections prohibiting warrantless searches don’t apply at the border. The American Civil Liberties Union takes issue with this...
Uniting with Trans People: Why Solidarity Is Essential for the Whole LGBTQ+ Community
When straight people see the acronym LGBTQ+, they tend to think of the varied people falling under its broad umbrella as a monolith — a cohesive group of folks united by our queerness. But those of us who...
Press Releases
ACLU Responds to Jury’s Inability to Reach a Verdict in the Killing of Patrick Lyoya
DETROIT – The following is the ACLU of Michigan’s response to the jury’s inability to reach a verdict in the killing of Congolese refugee Patrick Lyoya, and the court declaring a mistrial.
Michigan House and Senate Members Use Junk Science Manufactured by Trump Administration to Undermine Transgender Youth Healthcare
DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan opposes the dangerous proposed legislation by some Michigan politicians to undermine lifesaving healthcare for transgender youth.
Michigan House Votes on Legislation that Erodes Our Democracy and Puts Our Communities at Risk
Today, the Michigan House of Representatives has again taken steps to undermine our rights.