ACLU of Michigan

The ACLU fights for civil liberties and believes they must always be respected. The ACLU works in the Courts, in Congress and at the grassroots level to defend the Constitution wherever it is threatened.

The ACLU of Michigan’s mission remains realizing the promise of the Bill of Rights for all and expanding the reach of its guarantees to new areas. The ACLU is the premier civil rights organization in our country, earning widespread respect and admiration for its consistent defense of constitutionally based principles.

9 protests

March 9, 2018, 9:00 am

Detroit, MI

Fight Unjust Detention of Immigrants: Attorneys Needed

Join the ACLU of Michigan, Federal Bar Association, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, and Michigan chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for a one-day training for attorneys interested in helping persons be released from...

February 21, 2018, 6:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Promote the Vote Kickoff Meeting with the ACLU of Michigan!

Join the ACLU of Michigan as we engage in some concrete action planning to ensure that all eligible voters in Michigan have their voices heard on election day!

Democracy only works when everyone can participate. By making voting more...

January 11, 2018, 6:00 pm

Flint, MI

Policing in Schools: A Flint Community Discussion

What role should police play in Flint schools?

How do you feel about police handcuffing and arresting 8 year old students in the classroom?

We want to hear from you - Join the ACLU of Michigan education legal and organizing team...

December 14, 2017, 6:30 pm

Flint, MI

Police in Our Elementary Schools: A Community Conversation

What role should police play in our schools? How do you feel about police handcuffing and arresting 8 or 9 year old students in the classroom? Join the ACLU of Michigan and Community-Based Organization Partners as we tackle these and other...

October 25, 2017, 6:00 pm

East Lansing, MI

Raise the Age Michigan: East Lansing Discussion

The ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) and Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP) are advocating for legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 and remove all youth...

October 18, 2017, 6:00 pm

Holland, MI

Raise the Age Michigan: Holland Discussion

The ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) and Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP) are advocating for legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 and remove all youth...

October 11, 2017, 6:00 pm

Grand Rapids, MI

Raise the Age Michigan: Grand Rapids Discussion

The ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) and Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP) are advocating for legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 and remove all youth...

October 8, 2017, 2:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Raise the Age Michigan: Detroit Discussion

The ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) and Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP) are advocating for legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 and remove all youth...

August 8, 2017, 7:00 pm

Royal Oak, MI

From Personal to Policy: Make Your Vote Matter

A Conversation about voting rights and redistricting. Hear from local speakers about why this issue matters now, and how it affects the vote you cast at the ballot box.

Moderator: Dr Kevin Deegan-Krause - Associate Professor of...