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High Court Ruling Could Free Hundreds of Michigan Prisoners

Today the ACLU of Michigan, in a letter to district court judges across the state, requested that steps be taken to free prisoners who were either convicted on or who pled guilty to misdemeanor charges and not afforded or waived right to counsel prior to the sentencing.

May 22, 2002

Transcripts of Haddad Hearings Remain Out of Public's Reach

April 10, 2002 - Press Release

April 10, 2002

ACLU Victory Will Open Immigration Proceedings

DETROIT – Freedom of speech and freedom of the press won out when a federal district judge ruled late today that it is unconstitutional to block public access to immigration hearings.

April 4, 2002

"Cussing Canoeist" Conviction Reversed

DETROIT -- The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled today that the law used to convict Timothy Boomer, the “cussing canoeist”, was vague, failed to provide fair notice of what conduct is prohibited and impinges on First Amendment freedoms.

April 1, 2002

Michigan Court of Appeals Will Hear Appeal in People v. Timothy Boomer

On Wednesday, March 6, the Michigan Court of Appeals will hear the ACLU's appeal in People v. Timothy Boomer. At issue in the case is whether Michigan's "improper language" statute is unconstitutional.

March 5, 2002

ACLU Sues Ypsilanti Housing Commission for Evicting Victim of Domestic Violence

DETROIT — Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sued the Ypsilanti Housing Commission (Commission) for evicting Aronica Warren from her apartment, which was managed by the Commission, af

February 6, 2002