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ACLU URGES OFFICIALS TO DEVELOP PROACTIVE COVID-19 PLANS FOR JAILS AND PRISONS

Kate McCracken2020-03-16T15:12:39-04:00March 16th, 2020|

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU), together with Safe & Just Michigan and the American Friends Service Committee, are urging the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) and the state’s 83 county sheriffs to [...]

Michigan Voting Rights for Justice Involved People

Kate McCracken2020-01-30T16:49:45-05:00January 30th, 2020|

Michigan grants voting rights to most people otherwise qualified to vote regardless of their criminal record. The only people ineligible to vote based on a criminal record are people who are currently incarcerated and serving [...]

Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration’s 18 Legislative Recommendations

Kate McCracken2020-01-30T17:09:43-05:00January 30th, 2020|

In January 2020, the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration issued a list of 18 legislative action items that — if enacted — could revolutionize Michigan’s county jails and the lives of the people who come [...]

Gongwer article: Panel: ‘Get In Each Other’s Lanes’ To Aid Former Inmates In Jobs, Housing

Kate McCracken2019-11-15T10:55:48-05:00November 15th, 2019|

Officials with government agencies and private organizations told stakeholders at a Thursday summit that by working together they can better help more formerly incarcerated individuals get back on their feet and lead more productive lives. [...]

Safe & Just Michigan Fall 2019 edition – newsletter released

Kate McCracken2019-11-12T11:48:35-05:00November 12th, 2019|

The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> SJM Fall 2019 Newsletter Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive the SJM e-newsletter on the latest legislative actions.

MIRS news article: Expungement Bills Move To House Floor With Small Changes

Kate McCracken2019-10-30T13:24:15-04:00October 30th, 2019|

Legislation that would allow more people to set-aside qualifying crimes from their records and allow some people to see it happen automatically after 10 years was reported by the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The [...]

MIRS News article: Nessel Gives Detailed Expungement Bill Critique In Person

Kate McCracken2019-10-09T14:51:16-04:00October 9th, 2019|

In a move not common with former Attorney Generals, AG Dana NESSEL personally appeared before the House's Judiciary Committee today to support legislation widening the universe of reformed offenders who can get convictions expunged off their records. [...]

Gongwer article: Bipartisan Bills Reforming Expungement Process Coming This Week

Kate McCracken2019-09-10T16:22:52-04:00September 10th, 2019|

Legislation expanding the state's expungements laws to allow residents to set aside old and low-level convictions will be introduced in the House this week, lawmakers announced in Detroit and Kalamazoo on Monday. The legislation has [...]

Updated: Fact Sheet: Clean Slate

Kate McCracken2019-09-06T16:42:52-04:00September 6th, 2019|

To learn more about Automatic Expungement also referred to as ‘Clean Slate’ legislation, read Safe & Just Michigan’s one-page fact sheet (updated September 6, 2019). Download>> Clean Slate Legislation Fact Sheet

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