Category: Criminal Justice Reform

Event Advisory KALAMAZOO — People who struggle to find a good job or safe and affordable place to live because old items on their criminal record hold them back can get a chance at a fresh start at an expungement fair being held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Fetzer…

Event Advisory Lansing — People who struggle to find a good job or safe and affordable place to live because old items on their criminal record hold them back can get a chance at a fresh start at an expungement fair being presented by Ascend Wellness’ the CO-LAB for Social Equity from noon to 4…

Across the country, dangerous “show me your papers” legislation like the House’s recently passed, deceptively named Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is on the rise. These proof of citizenship laws capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment and perpetuate outright lies to justify restrictive practices that will make it harder for everyone to vote. If it becomes…

Earlier this month, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in People v. Czarnecki and People v. Taylor, holding that mandatory life without parole (LWOP) sentences for people who were 19 or 20 at the time of the offense are unconstitutional—and that this decision applies retroactively. Combined with the People v. Poole ruling (affirming resentencing rights for 18-year-olds sentenced…

Safe & Just Michigan sends this quarterly newsletter to over 600 incarcerated readers at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The newsletter reports on policy updates, outreach and educational activities. Download>> Spring 2025 Hard Copy Newsletter Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive the SJM e-newsletter on the latest legislative actions. Note: Due to a Michigan Department of…

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While Michigan law allows for different variations of Operating While Intoxicated offenses,the most common offenses are for Driving/Operating Under the Influence (DUI/OWI) andOperating/Driving While Visibly Impaired (OWVI/DWVI). As seen below, Operating While Intoxicated offenses are generally prosecuted based onthe amount of DUI’s an individual has accumulated to that point (See MCL 257.625 atbit.ly/midui-mvc). DUI-1st offense…

Q: What is an expungement or “set-aside” under Michigan law? A: An expungement refers to the removal of a criminal conviction from an individual’s public record. An expungement is sometimes referred to as “record-sealing” or a “set-aside.” While most private employers, landlords, and the public in general, will not be able access the expunged conviction,…

Join us for this domestic violence awareness event, “Life After Overcoming Trauma,” brought to you by Min. Mary Marshall. Saturday, April 5, 2025. Lunch is served at 11:30 am and the program begins at 1:00 pm. Location: 14205 East 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48088. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused…

Problem #1: Inadequate Labor SupplyHealth care providers are facing crippling staffing shortages that affect access to carIf unaddressed, this problem will only get worse. According to a report by the MichiganHealth Council studying the job market for 36 common healthcare occupations, ”Nearly alloccupations are projected to experience workforce shortages between now and 2032.” Top Projected…