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May 26, 2021

What you need to know about DOES I

Criminal Justice
In 2006 and 2011, the Michigan state legislature expanded the Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA) originally passed in 1994, creating harsher measures that imposed geographic exclusion zones barring registrants...
In 2006 and 2011, the Michigan state legislature expanded the Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA) originally passed in 1994, creating harsher measures that imposed geographic exclusion zones barring registrants...
May 21, 2021

Grand Rapids’ Fingerprinting Policy is a Constitutional Nightmare. Michigan’s Top Court can End It.

Racial Justice
No state requires its residents to carry an ID when they leave their front door, so police shouldn’t be allowed to fingerprint people just because they’re not carrying one. We can’t let Black and Brown people...
By Dan Korobkin
No state requires its residents to carry an ID when they leave their front door, so police shouldn’t be allowed to fingerprint people just because they’re not carrying one. We can’t let Black and Brown people...
By Dan Korobkin
People inking their fingers for fingerprints on a paper.
People inking their fingers for fingerprints on a paper.
May 3, 2021

Isolated incidents shouldn't undermine case for reform | Opinion | Detroit Free Press

When it comes to deciding who stays in jail and who goes free while awaiting a criminal trial, the job of a judge is not an easy one. They have the profoundly important task of protecting the constitutional...

When it comes to deciding who stays in jail and who goes free while awaiting a criminal trial, the job of a judge is not an easy one. They have the profoundly important task of protecting the constitutional...

Head shot of Kim Buddin
Head shot of Kim Buddin
Apr 13, 2021

Bail Campaign Launch

ACLU of Michigan Launches 2021 Smart Justice Bail Reform Campaign.
ACLU of Michigan Launches 2021 Smart Justice Bail Reform Campaign.
Cash Bail reform
Cash Bail reform
Apr 9, 2021

Detroit Residents Need to be Heard

Detroit residents need to tell City Council to allow more public input and provide greater transparency regarding surveillance technology.

Detroit residents need to tell City Council to allow more public input and provide greater transparency regarding surveillance technology.

Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Apr 3, 2021

No More Safety Net

Flint Water Crisis

As COVID-19 cases soar, Michigan ends its moratorium on water shutoffs.

By Curt Guyette

As COVID-19 cases soar, Michigan ends its moratorium on water shutoffs.

By Curt Guyette