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The Unnecessary Cost of Cash Bail

On any given day, over 5,000 people in the state of Michigan are in jail awaiting their court date simply because they are poor. These...

Incarceration Separates Families

The separation of children from their parents at the American border is rightfully gaining attention around the country. While none of...

Progress Toward Parole Reform in Michigan

Last week the Michigan House made a big step toward reforming Michigan’s parole system, passing House Bill 5377 by a vote of 97-10. The...

Spring '18 Legislative Update

Over the last three months, our Justice Fellow Isaac LaGrand and our vice chair John Cooper have had more than two dozen meetings with...

SB897 Threatens the Healthcare of Formerly Incarcerated People

The Michigan Senate has passed Bill 897, requiring recipients of Medicaid to work at least 29 hours a week. The bill is now being...