Dec 18, 2019
ACLU-MI Defends Amish Community’s Religious Freedom Against Lenawee County’s Threat to Bulldoze Homes
MORENCI, Mich. – Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) and the law firm Wright & Schulte, LLC counter-sued the Lenawee County Health Department for viol...
Issue Areas: Religious Liberty
Dec 16, 2019
ACLU Comment on Homeland Security Spending Bill
WASHINGTON — Congress unveiled legislation today to fund the federal government for the next nine months. Madhuri Grewal, American Civil Liberties Union federal immigration polic...
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Dec 16, 2019
Bill to Restore Vote for People on Parole and Probation Passes Legislature, Next Step is Re-Enfranchising People Who Are Currently Incarcerated
TRENTON – A bill to restore voting rights to people on parole and probation passed in both the Assembly and the Senate today and now moves to the Governor’s desk for signing. A...
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Dec 16, 2019
Historic Bill to Expand Driver’s Licenses Passes Legislature, Moves to Governor’s Desk
Licenses bill, A4743/S3229, passed in both the Assembly and the Senate, now awaits Governor’s signature
Dec 16, 2019
Bill Banning Racially Motivated Hair Discrimination in NJ Passes Legislature
The Crown Act adds racial discrimination based on traits of hair, hair texture, and styles associated with race to New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Dec 16, 2019
Bill Protecting Parents in Prison, and Their Children and Families, Passes Legislature
Bill provides critical oversight protections, guarantees visitation time, placement close to children, parenting classes, and essential health products, among other provisions
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights
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