Category: Civil Rights
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CPR’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day Comes to Lansing on June 16
Citizens for Prison Reform will host its 15th Annual Legislative Education Day on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the Capitol Lawn in Lansing. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges to a Safer Michigan: Advancing Justice, Supporting Families, and Strengthening Communities.” For 15 years, CPR’s Legislative Education Day has brought…
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New Report Examines Conditions and Long Sentences for Women in Michigan Prisons
A new report highlighted by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) examines the experiences of women serving long prison sentences in Michigan and the disproportionate harms many continue to face while incarcerated. The report focuses on women serving life and long-term sentences, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, trauma, and abuse…
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Attacks on the Southern Poverty Law Center Reflect Broader Threats to Civil Rights
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), part of a broader pattern of attacks on civil rights organizations. For more than 50 years, SPLC has documented hate and violence and taken legal action against white supremacist groups. This work has played a critical role in protecting communities across…