Blog tagged as LGBTQ
Dems Reintroduce Legislation To Ban Conversion Therapy On Minors
05/26/23 04:49 PM - Comment(s)
In Michigan, an estimated 3% of minors are protected from forced conversion therapy, but 58 Democratic lawmakers signed onto proposed legislation that aims to change that to 100%.
Tougher Hate Crime Penalties Put On The Table
04/27/23 12:27 PM - Comment(s)
Michigan’s ethnic discrimination laws would be strengthened and hate crimes would come with stricter penalties, under legislation spearheaded by Rep. Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield).
Backlog At Civil Rights Is 2,389 Cases Deep; Some Cases Taking 4 Years To Resolve
04/25/23 11:43 AM - Comment(s)
Several civil rights organizations delivered a letter on Monday asking the House and Senate Appropriations committees to honor Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's recommendation for increased funding to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Suit Challenging ELCRA Protections Dismissed
03/31/23 09:39 AM - Comment(s)
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
With a 64-45 bipartisan vote, the House Wednesday passed SB 4, legislation to make Michigan the 24th state to give some civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.
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