“Mama” to the best girls, always a little bit public defender in my heart and Exec Dir at ACLU of Michigan. Tweets are my own.
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Loren Khogali retweeted
The Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA) will expand on the original federal Voting Rights Act, add new protections for Michigan voters, and make good on the promise of the 15th Amendment – that no citizen be denied the right to vote based on race. #mileg
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Juvenile Justice advocates send letter urging Michigan Senate to pass bipartisan legislation that provides children with legal representation: aclumich.org/en/press-releas…
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A statement from ACLU of Michigan Executive Director Loren Khogali:
I know that many of you are feeling a mix of fear, rage, and worry about the results of the presidential election and what's to come. Me too.
I wish that I could say that the depiction of U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib in a cartoon by a Detroit News illustrator and published in the National Review was surprising. It is infuriating, and it is blatant and vile Islamophobia, which should be shocking. 1/4
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s interrogation of an expert called to testify about hate crimes against Arab and Jewish people since October 7th, about whether she supports Hamas and Hezbollah, simply because she leads the Arab American Institute. 3/4
Loren Khogali retweeted
Here's the deal. Michigan law clearly states that county boards of canvassers have a ministerial duty to sign off on clerks' canvassing of votes and procedures. Then opportunities for audits & recounts follow. Thank you @ACLUofMichigan for ensuring the law will be followed.
Loren Khogali retweeted
Unlike the U.S. Supreme Court justices, who are appointed by the president, we decide who serves on the Michigan Supreme Court. This year, we have the opportunity to elect two justices to the MI Supreme Court. You can do so by voting in the nonpartisan section of your ballot.
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Today, we sent a letter to the University of Michigan expressing concern over its proposed ‘Disruptive Activity Policy,’ urging the University to either abandon the proposed policy or substantially re-write it. aclumich.org/en/press-releas…
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We are concerned that the University of Michigan’s proposed ‘Disruptive Activity Policy’ is unnecessary, vague, and over-broad.
We will be providing our input to the University by April 3, which we will also make public.
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A new report released today by @ACLUofMichigan, @hrw, and @InfoMOASH examines the impact of a MI law that requires people under age 18 seeking an abortion to have a parent or legal guardian’s written consent or get approval from a judge in a process known as “judicial bypass.”
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Transformational bills, but our work isn't done.
A coalition of organizations is calling on the Michigan Senate to pass legislation (HB 4630) that will ensure children in Michigan have access to attorneys, as required by the Constitution.
Our letter: tinyurl.com/bde2xed8
In December, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist signed into law a slate of bills that aim to reform Michigan’s juvenile justice system. But does the legislation go far enough?
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Loren Khogali retweeted
Massachusetts got it right! Supreme Court rules life w/out parole is unconstitutional for anyone under age 21, extending a law that previously applied to youth under 18 only. NO PERSON should be sentenced to die in prison. #SecondChancesStrongerCommunities
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Loren Khogali retweeted
"Among youth extremely likely to vote, very few have seen information from candidates and campaigns." We have to stop the narrative that young voters are apathetic, when the research makes clear that they are ignored.
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When #MIleg returns, they must pass legislation that ensures MI's children have skilled attorneys who will defend their rights when facing prosecution. bridgemi.com/guest-commentar… Our children deserve it, and our Constitution demands it. @NathanTriplett @lorelkho @ACLUofMichigan
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“The U.S. Constitution requires the state to provide legal representation to everyone facing incarceration.
But in this state, children regularly face prosecution without a competent lawyer — or any lawyer at all.”
@lorelkho @GaultCenter
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Today, juvenile justice advocates shared an open letter with the Michigan Senate, calling on it to pass legislation that mandates legal representation for children entangled in the criminal legal system.
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Trans people exist. Trans people belong. We deserve our existence to be respected.
We honor trans lives on this Transgender Day of Remembrance. We will never stop fighting for our rights. #TransDayOfRemembrance