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Michigan Legal Birth Definition Win

CINCINNATI — The American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America today hailed a decision by the U.S.

June 4, 2007

ACLU Encouraged that Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Domestic Partner Case

DETROIT — Encouraged by the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision today granting a request to appeal the Court of Appeals’ ruling that the state’s marriage amendment prohibits public employers from offerin

May 24, 2007

ACLU Urges Michigan Residents to Support Anti-REAL ID Legislation

DETROIT -- The American Civil Liberties Union today welcomed the introduction of two state resolutions to oppose REAL ID authored by Representative John Espinoza (D-Croswell) and Senator Gilda Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods).

May 17, 2007

Judge Authorizes Lawsuit Against State Over Public Defense

Lansing — An Ingham County Circuit Court Judge ruled today that a lawsuit against the State of Michigan for failing to fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide appropriate defense services for those who cannot afford private counsel will proceed.

May 16, 2007

ACLU Applauds Passage of Second Parent Adoption Bill in House Judiciary Committe

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan applauded the passage of the Second Parent Adoption Bill through the House Judiciary Committee today and encourages the State House of Representatives to do the same.

May 14, 2007

ACLU, Protesters Sue Ferndale for Right to Urge Motorists to Honk

Detroit -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today against the City of Ferndale asking the court to strike down the city’s policies of arresting peace protesters who encourage passing motorists to honk in support of their demonstration and ticketing motorists

April 4, 2007