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Yes and…
Excessive and intrusive strip searches are also abuse.
Same for videotaping strip searches of domestic violence survivors.
Excessive and intrusive strip searches are also abuse.
Same for videotaping strip searches of domestic violence survivors.
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Yes and…
Excessive and intrusive strip searches are also abuse.
Same for videotaping strip searches of domestic violence survivors.
Excessive and intrusive strip searches are also abuse.
Same for videotaping strip searches of domestic violence survivors.
""Our job is to represent our clients and the people that they were, and the people that they've become, and look at where they belong," said Olson."
January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
""Our job is to represent our clients and the people that they were, and the people that they've become, and look at where they belong," said Olson."
"Jessica Zimbelman, deputy director at the State Appellate Defender Office, said existing court precedent dictates life sentences in these cases should be “rare”."
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
"Jessica Zimbelman, deputy director at the State Appellate Defender Office, said existing court precedent dictates life sentences in these cases should be “rare”."
"An internal assessment by the [MDOC] contradicts the state’s public claims that conditions at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility pose little cause for concern, documenting widespread infrastructure failures that create ideal conditions for mold to grow and spread."
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
"An internal assessment by the [MDOC] contradicts the state’s public claims that conditions at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility pose little cause for concern, documenting widespread infrastructure failures that create ideal conditions for mold to grow and spread."
"The judge cited allegations that the mold has caused “respiratory infections, coughing, wheezing, rashes, dizziness, and fatigue,” and said the symptoms were severe enough to meet the legal threshold for cruel and unusual punishment."
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
"The judge cited allegations that the mold has caused “respiratory infections, coughing, wheezing, rashes, dizziness, and fatigue,” and said the symptoms were severe enough to meet the legal threshold for cruel and unusual punishment."
I wouldn't be as bothered by the fact that incarcerated cosmetology students are paying $2,600 for education expenses if prison wages weren't such 💩
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
I wouldn't be as bothered by the fact that incarcerated cosmetology students are paying $2,600 for education expenses if prison wages weren't such 💩
This is bad on it's own, and I fear it will spread to LEOs.
Don't think these abusive tactics will stop at ICE or immigrants.
Don't think these abusive tactics will stop at ICE or immigrants.
Immigration agents are choking people in America's streets & using tactics against their own policy/training. Many LEO agencies have banned their use
A Colombian TikToker. An ICU nurse. A father holding his child.
A 16-year-old citizen
DHS calls this "utmost professionalism"
w/ @mckenziefunk.com
A Colombian TikToker. An ICU nurse. A father holding his child.
A 16-year-old citizen
DHS calls this "utmost professionalism"
w/ @mckenziefunk.com
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
This is bad on it's own, and I fear it will spread to LEOs.
Don't think these abusive tactics will stop at ICE or immigrants.
Don't think these abusive tactics will stop at ICE or immigrants.
There's stats and there are stories. Only 61% of people w/ high parole readiness scores were granted parole last quarter. I'm curious what are the stories behind those flops.
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
There's stats and there are stories. Only 61% of people w/ high parole readiness scores were granted parole last quarter. I'm curious what are the stories behind those flops.
Recovery is hard. It's harder when facing imprisonment, homelessness, unemployment, etc.
Medication assisted treatment helps a lot of people, and I'm glad it's offered at MDOC. I just wish there was also attention to what other conditions would support recovery.
Medication assisted treatment helps a lot of people, and I'm glad it's offered at MDOC. I just wish there was also attention to what other conditions would support recovery.
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Recovery is hard. It's harder when facing imprisonment, homelessness, unemployment, etc.
Medication assisted treatment helps a lot of people, and I'm glad it's offered at MDOC. I just wish there was also attention to what other conditions would support recovery.
Medication assisted treatment helps a lot of people, and I'm glad it's offered at MDOC. I just wish there was also attention to what other conditions would support recovery.
Just heard confirmation from Sen Chang: There are no current plans for a detention center in Highland Park. That said, #StayVigilant https://gandernewsroom.com/2026/01/09/ice-plan-immigration-warehouse-highland-park-michigan/
January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Just heard confirmation from Sen Chang: There are no current plans for a detention center in Highland Park. That said, #StayVigilant https://gandernewsroom.com/2026/01/09/ice-plan-immigration-warehouse-highland-park-michigan/
$1.6M for employee wellness at MDOC. TBH, I'm still figuring out how I feel about this. I'm scared of the people who do /not/ need mental health support for this job, but I also imagine that spending on reducing abusiveness and trauma of prisons would help more.
January 12, 2026 at 5:40 PM
$1.6M for employee wellness at MDOC. TBH, I'm still figuring out how I feel about this. I'm scared of the people who do /not/ need mental health support for this job, but I also imagine that spending on reducing abusiveness and trauma of prisons would help more.
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
January 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
Congrats to these grads! College is hard in the best of circumstances, to graduate form prison shows extra fortitude https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/emu-offers-women-a-chance-to-earn-bachelors-degrees-in-prison
EMU offers women a chance to earn bachelor’s degrees in prison - Bridge Michigan
The 12 women who earned bachelor’s degrees at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in September participated in the largest graduation so far by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
bridgemi.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Congrats to these grads! College is hard in the best of circumstances, to graduate form prison shows extra fortitude https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/emu-offers-women-a-chance-to-earn-bachelors-degrees-in-prison
Only a small # of the people who would be good candidates for commutation make it through the process. Gov. Whitmer, begin a vigorous commutation review for your last year in office! https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/12/whitmer-grants-clemency-to-5-people-including-2-convicted-of-murder.html
Whitmer grants clemency to 5 people, including 2 convicted of murder
The governor granted the clemency requests to people she said had taken accountability for their actions.
www.mlive.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Only a small # of the people who would be good candidates for commutation make it through the process. Gov. Whitmer, begin a vigorous commutation review for your last year in office! https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/12/whitmer-grants-clemency-to-5-people-including-2-convicted-of-murder.html
Preach, SADO, Preach
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/12/25/david-correcting-injustice-is-the-key-work-of-michigans-appellate-defenders/87850029007/
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/12/25/david-correcting-injustice-is-the-key-work-of-michigans-appellate-defenders/87850029007/
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
January 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Do you really think abusive enforcement and detention will stop with ICE? Immigration justice and criminal justice are linked, learn how you can get involved
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
https://bit.ly/immigration-cj
MI-CEMI Program Coordinator Michael Taylor breaks down why MI-CEMI is important to him. Support Michael's work with a donation to MI-CEMI today.
December 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
MI-CEMI Program Coordinator Michael Taylor breaks down why MI-CEMI is important to him. Support Michael's work with a donation to MI-CEMI today.
It took two years, countless denial letters from landlords, and hundreds of dollars on application fees
for Ashia and her son to find a home—all because of her conviction history.
Watch her story and learn more about the need for #HousingNotHurdles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g2iJldcZpE
for Ashia and her son to find a home—all because of her conviction history.
Watch her story and learn more about the need for #HousingNotHurdles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g2iJldcZpE
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It took two years, countless denial letters from landlords, and hundreds of dollars on application fees
for Ashia and her son to find a home—all because of her conviction history.
Watch her story and learn more about the need for #HousingNotHurdles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g2iJldcZpE
for Ashia and her son to find a home—all because of her conviction history.
Watch her story and learn more about the need for #HousingNotHurdles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g2iJldcZpE
As we gather at home with loved ones this holiday season, we must remember that too many of our
neighbors are denied access to housing solely because they have a conviction history.
Legislation like Michigan's Fair Chance Access to Housing Act can help ensure #HousingNotHurdles.
neighbors are denied access to housing solely because they have a conviction history.
Legislation like Michigan's Fair Chance Access to Housing Act can help ensure #HousingNotHurdles.
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As we gather at home with loved ones this holiday season, we must remember that too many of our
neighbors are denied access to housing solely because they have a conviction history.
Legislation like Michigan's Fair Chance Access to Housing Act can help ensure #HousingNotHurdles.
neighbors are denied access to housing solely because they have a conviction history.
Legislation like Michigan's Fair Chance Access to Housing Act can help ensure #HousingNotHurdles.
"Thank God for the body-worn camera. You can hear the punch,"
The crazy part if the officer involved has been promoted to sergeant 😱
The crazy part if the officer involved has been promoted to sergeant 😱
December 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"Thank God for the body-worn camera. You can hear the punch,"
The crazy part if the officer involved has been promoted to sergeant 😱
The crazy part if the officer involved has been promoted to sergeant 😱
“We now look to ICE to conduct a thorough review and share their findings per their policy. Mr. Gantchev's death sadly underscores how the Trump administration is exacerbating unconscionable conditions in a detention system that is proven to be inherently inhumane.”
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“We now look to ICE to conduct a thorough review and share their findings per their policy. Mr. Gantchev's death sadly underscores how the Trump administration is exacerbating unconscionable conditions in a detention system that is proven to be inherently inhumane.”
"the court agreed … that the concurrent prison terms, which allow for the possibility of parole but still constitute a life sentence, violate the principal of proportionality which courts must maintain when weighing sentences" https://pro.stateaffairs.com/mi/courts/1988-murder-case-remanded
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"the court agreed … that the concurrent prison terms, which allow for the possibility of parole but still constitute a life sentence, violate the principal of proportionality which courts must maintain when weighing sentences" https://pro.stateaffairs.com/mi/courts/1988-murder-case-remanded
Right now, Michigan is considering the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act, which would limit the use
of conviction history screening during the rental application process.
This bill would open doors, helping more than 2 million justice-impacted Michiganders find stable
housing.
of conviction history screening during the rental application process.
This bill would open doors, helping more than 2 million justice-impacted Michiganders find stable
housing.
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Right now, Michigan is considering the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act, which would limit the use
of conviction history screening during the rental application process.
This bill would open doors, helping more than 2 million justice-impacted Michiganders find stable
housing.
of conviction history screening during the rental application process.
This bill would open doors, helping more than 2 million justice-impacted Michiganders find stable
housing.