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ACLU of Michigan Demands Release of Benton Harbor Minister Jailed in Retaliation for Activism

DETROIT—The ACLU of Michigan on Wednesday will urge a state appeals court to overturn the conviction of Benton Harbor civil-rights firebrand Rev. Edward Pinkney, arguing that Pinkney was unfairly jailed in retaliation for his activism and political views.

May 10, 2016

ACLU Praises Appeals Court Decision to Reinstate Juggalos’ Lawsuit Against Justice Dept.

DETROIT—The ACLU of Michigan today hailed a federal appeals court ruling that allows fans of rap duo Insane Clown Posse—known as “Juggalos”—to move forward with a lawsuit against the FBI for designating Juggalos a criminal gang.

October 14, 2015

ACLU Seeks to Halt Internet Censorship by the Taubman Company

DETROIT— Continuing its strong advocacy of online free speech, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan along with the ACLU National office filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals opposing the Taubman Company’s attempt to silence a critic of the corporation.

September 10, 2015

ACLU, Detroit Agree on Interim Rules to Protect Free Speech in Public Parks

DETROIT -- In an effort to settle an ACLU of Michigan lawsuit that accuses the private groups that manage and secure Detroit’s Campus Martius Park of illegally banning activists, the City of Detroit agreed on Thursday to immediately implement a series of interim rules designed to safeguard free-s

April 8, 2015

ACLU of Michigan Applauds Court Order Permitting Street Musicians to Play on Saugatuck Public Sidewalks

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.

March 27, 2015

Federal Court Approves Settlement Requiring Warren to Give Atheists Equal Access to City Hall

DETROIT—In a victory for religious freedom, a federal judge today approved a settlement requiring the City of Warren to allow an atheist to set up a “reason station” inside city hall after the ACLU, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation sued

February 23, 2015