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ACLU of Michigan Calls on Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow to Investigate

DETROIT – The ACLU of Michigan has joined a coalition of more than 20 organizations nationwide in opposition of the illegal spying program conducted by the National Security Agency (NSA). Executive Director of the ACLU of Michigan, Kary L.

June 9, 2006

ACLU Spying, Secrecy and Presidential Powers' Town Halls to Host John Dean

This weekend, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and Cooley Law School will present two town hall meetings entitled “Spying, Secrecy and Presidential Powers” with John W.

June 6, 2006

ACLU Settles "Biking While Black" Case, Teens Finally Given Closure

DETROIT— Eight years after the “bicycling while black” lawsuit was filed in district court on behalf of black teenagers, it has finally been settled in an out of court agreement.

May 30, 2006

ACLU Launches Nationwide Action Against NSA Snooping on Americans' Phone Calls

DETROIT -- Responding to reports that phone companies are enabling illegal government spying by turning over private details about Americans’ telephone calls to the National Security Agency, the American Civil Liberties Union today sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission demanding

May 24, 2006

Prosecutor Grants ACLU Request to Dismiss Charge

Detroit -- In response to an ACLU of Michigan letter, the Calhoun County Prosecutor agreed to drop charges today against Thomas Little, a Marshall resident who was charged with a crime for displaying an American flag upside down during an anti-war protest.

April 28, 2006

ACLU Seeks Dismissal of Charges

Detroit -- The ACLU of Michigan today asked a Calhoun County prosecutor today to drop charges against Thomas Little, a resident of Marshall who was recently charged by a city police officer with a crime for displaying an American flag upside down during an anti-war protest.

April 27, 2006