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The ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a police practice of forcing pedestrians under age 21 to take a Breathalyzer test without first obtaining a search warrant. The case was filed against the City of Bay City on behalf of Jamie Spencer, a 20-year-old woman who was force
DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) are hailing an agreement with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to clear the names of innocent victims of identity theft whose criminal records contain convictions that actually belong to the criminals
DETROIT – In a victory for women’s equality, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the National Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) have reached an agreement that the organization will change their “men-only” policy and allow women to become full and equal members.
Detroit — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that the Michigan law denying legal representation to poor people in a criminal appeal is unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed the one of a kind case after the law was passed in 1999.
Detroit, MI – The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America asked a federal court today to block a broad and dangerous Michigan ban on abortion.
DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan expressed great concern and opposition today to news that Attorney General Mike Cox is pushing for legislation that would significantly alter the judicial process and seriously jeopardize due process rights.