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U.S. Supreme Court to Decide If Unlawfully Seized Evidence Can Be Used By Police

DETROIT – Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court to argue that the police should not be able to use evidence found in a home if the officers did not meet the “knock and announce” requirement and unlawfully entered the home.

January 9, 2006

Controversy Over Holiday Displays Continue This Year

At this time of year, it is common for the ACLU to receive phone calls regarding religious displays on government property. Though, in recent years, the number of complaints has drastically decreased, there still seems to be some confusion around this issue.

December 22, 2005

Pivotal Michigan Case Decided Wiretaps Must Be Approved

Judge Damon Keith ruling was key in establishing legal precedent

December 22, 2005

Courts Use Cohabitation Law to Restrict Father's Visitation Rights

DETROIT - The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is appealing to the Michigan Supreme Court on behalf of a divorced man whose overnight visitation with his children has been restricted by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The court order, based on an antiquated law which criminalizes "lewd

December 21, 2005

ACLU Files Lawsuit in Defense of Catholic Man Coerced to Convert

DETROIT – After exhausting all avenues in the Michigan courts, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan announced today that it has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a Catholic man who was criminally punished for not completing a Pentecostal drug rehabilitation program.

December 6, 2005

Appeals Court Puts Domestic Partnership Benefits Case on Hold and Fast Track

October 31, 2005 - Press Release

October 31, 2005