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).

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.

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.

(Source: MIRS.news, Published 03/01/2023) What's next for the LGBTQ community with the expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act on its way to a receptive Democratic-controlled House and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer?