Press Releases

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New Abortion Ban Legislation Passes the House

New so-called partial birth abortion bill passes the House

May 9, 2003

ACLU Sues Ypsilanti Housing Commission for Evicting Victim of Domestic Violence

DETROIT — Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sued the Ypsilanti Housing Commission (Commission) for evicting Aronica Warren from her apartment, which was managed by the Commission, af

February 6, 2002

ACLU Opposes Attempt to Silence Planned Parenthood

Today the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation to undermine family planning and contraception services provided by pro-choice groups like Planned Parenthood.

The ACLU of Michigan opposes this effort to silence pro-choice groups.

December 13, 2001

Right to Choose

For the second time in four years, a Michigan statute regarding abortion has been stuck down in federal court.

ACLU Press Release: Court Again Upholds A Woman's Right to Choose

April 26, 2001

Court Again Upholds A Woman's Right to Choose

DETROIT — For the second time in four years, a Michigan statute regarding abortion has been stuck down in federal court. United States District Judge Arthur J.

April 26, 2001

ACLU Challenges Constitutionality of New Michigan Law Exempting Prisoners

Today the ACLU of Michigan filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging the treatment of women prisoners at the Livingston County jail. Significantly, the lawsuit challenges as unconstitutional a state law [HB

March 14, 2000