Blog tagged as Civil Rights

Supremes Say Elliott Larsen Protects Gay, Lesbian Folks From Discrimination

07/29/22 01:45 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Supremes Say Elliott Larsen Protects Gay, Lesbian Folks From Discrimination
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 07/28/2022) Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) provides protections based on "sexual orientation," the Michigan Supreme Court held Thursday.

Juneteenth Recognized As State Holiday After Years Of Being Ignored

06/18/22 11:20 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Juneteenth Recognized As State Holiday After Years Of Being Ignored
While the country is set to recognize Juneteenth on Saturday, celebrating the complete end of slavery in the United States, one might find that five years ago Juneteenth resolutions were nonexistent in the Michigan Legislature.

MSP Raids Wrong House In Flint; Family Sues, Wants Reforms

05/17/22 09:12 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSP Raids Wrong House In Flint; Family Sues, Wants Reforms
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 05/16/2022). A Flint family is suing the Michigan State Police (MSP) and several officers in connection with a no-knock search warrant that occurred at their home, which wasn't the correct target of the warrant.