Laurel LukeSep 4, 20182 min readThe Unnecessary Cost of Cash BailOn 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...
-Jun 19, 20182 min readIncarceration Separates FamiliesThe separation of children from their parents at the American border is rightfully gaining attention around the country. While none of...
-Jun 8, 20181 min readProgress Toward Parole Reform in MichiganLast 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...
-May 23, 20183 min readSpring '18 Legislative UpdateOver the last three months, our Justice Fellow Isaac LaGrand and our vice chair John Cooper have had more than two dozen meetings with...
-May 22, 20182 min readSB897 Threatens the Healthcare of Formerly Incarcerated PeopleThe Michigan Senate has passed Bill 897, requiring recipients of Medicaid to work at least 29 hours a week. The bill is now being...