Press Releases

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Judge Authorizes Lawsuit Against State Over Public Defense

Lansing — An Ingham County Circuit Court Judge ruled today that a lawsuit against the State of Michigan for failing to fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide appropriate defense services for those who cannot afford private counsel will proceed.

May 16, 2007

ACLU Applauds Passage of Second Parent Adoption Bill in House Judiciary Committe

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan applauded the passage of the Second Parent Adoption Bill through the House Judiciary Committee today and encourages the State House of Representatives to do the same.

May 14, 2007

ACLU, Protesters Sue Ferndale for Right to Urge Motorists to Honk

Detroit -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today against the City of Ferndale asking the court to strike down the city’s policies of arresting peace protesters who encourage passing motorists to honk in support of their demonstration and ticketing motorists

April 4, 2007

Press Releases

Judge Authorizes Lawsuit Against State Over Public Defense

ACLU Applauds Passage of Second Parent Adoption Bill in House Judiciary Committe

ACLU, Protesters Sue Ferndale for Right to Urge Motorists to Honk

10-Year-Old Honor Roll Student Kicked Out of School for Hair Length May Return

ACLU, Ann Arbor Film Festival File Lawsuit Against Michigan

Strip and Cavity Searches at Club Raid Spur Class Action Lawsuit