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Lawmakers call for MDOC director to resign following multiple deaths at women’s prison
civil rights

Lawmakers call for MDOC director to resign following multiple deaths at women’s prison

Three women have died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility over the last month, raising concerns among lawmakers.

Jun 9, 2026
Detroit and Warren Police Face Warrantless-Entry Lawsuits
Civil Rights

Detroit and Warren Police Face Warrantless-Entry Lawsuits

Two Michigan families filed federal civil-rights lawsuits alleging warrantless home entries and excessive force by Detroit and Warren police.

Apr 30, 2026
Qualified Immunity in Michigan Civil Rights Cases Explained
Civil Rights

Qualified Immunity in Michigan Civil Rights Cases Explained

Qualified immunity can affect Michigan civil-rights cases, but it does not automatically bar every police misconduct or Section 1983 claim.

Apr 22, 2026
Mount Clemens Youth Treatment Center Faces Safety Crisis
Civil Rights

Mount Clemens Youth Treatment Center Faces Safety Crisis

Michigan's Youth Treatment Center in Mount Clemens faces assault reports, riot charges, a whistleblower firing, and a pending MIOSHA investigation.

Apr 22, 2026
Saline Shooting Injures 26-Year-Old Woman in Washtenaw County
Civil Rights

Saline Shooting Injures 26-Year-Old Woman in Washtenaw County

A 26-year-old woman was shot during a confrontation in Saline, raising questions about victim rights, civil claims, and compensation options.

Apr 17, 2026
Vista Maria Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Dearborn Heights Facility
Civil Rights

Vista Maria Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Dearborn Heights Facility

Six former Vista Maria residents sued over alleged sexual abuse, physical abuse, restraints, and systemic failures at the Dearborn Heights facility.

Apr 14, 2026
Detroit Man Freed After 17 Years for Crime He Did Not Commit
Civil Rights

Detroit Man Freed After 17 Years for Crime He Did Not Commit

Dell Crawford was freed after 17 years in prison after DNA evidence showed he did not commit the Detroit murder he was convicted of in Michigan.

Mar 26, 2026

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