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ACLU Asks Court to Grant Class Action Status in Saginaw County Jail Abuse Case

Though the Saginaw County sheriff claims that a policy of stripping and holding pre-trial detainees naked in a segregated cell has ended, there is now evidence that this long-standing practice may still exist, according to a motion to grant class certification filed by the American Civil Libertie

May 2, 2005

ACLU of Michigan Argues Appointed Counsel Law in U.S. Supreme Court

Detroit — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is hopeful that the Supreme Court will strike down a Michigan law denying legal representation to thousands of poor people in their criminal appeals. The Court will consider the issue during oral argument today.

April 25, 2005

U.S. Court of Appeals to Hear ACLU Cases This Week

DETROIT – The U.S. Court of Appeals will hear two cases this week that were filed by the ACLU of Michigan. On Tuesday, the ACLU-M will argue on behalf of the plaintiffs in a racial profiling lawsuit known as “Bicycling While Black” filed against the City of Eastpointe.

April 19, 2005

ACLU Wants “Gag Order” on College Trustees Ended

DETROIT — A lawsuit was filed in federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan on behalf of a St.

April 19, 2005

ACLU Supports New State Privacy Legislation

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan announced its full support for the "employee protection privacy act," new legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate today.

April 13, 2005

Roseville Artist Will Stay Out of Jail for Now

DETROIT -- The Roseville artist who has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for painting a mural on the side of an office building will be staying at home as the case moves forward in the appeal process, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.

April 4, 2005