micemi.bsky.social
@micemi.bsky.social
$2.4M in profit for the city by extracting money, mostly from the poorest residents. Shame! https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/well-end-profit-motivated-policing-new-proposal-seeks-to-change-the-way-michigan-courts-are-funded.html
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
👏👏👏Yes, don't charge people court fines and fees if they're too poor to pay them. Creating desperation makes communities less safe, not more https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/06/michigan-commission-recommends-new-court-funding-strategies/87085635007/
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
These abusive enforcement techniques undermine public safety for everyone!
In one case, the wife of a man who had been murdered did not want to come to court to testify for fear of being arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her fear of arrest “makes it more likely that her husband’s murderers will go free and justice will be denied,” wrote Jose Villarreal.
Trump Says Federal Deployments Make Cities Safer. Local Officials Disagree.
In Chicago, Memphis and elsewhere, residents allege a surge of federal agents and military troops is making it harder to police and prosecute crime.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Troops aren't needed in Detroit. The local approach to comprehensive public safety focusing on community violence intervention and grassroots uplift is paying off to bring crime to record lows
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
Michigan National Guard chief: No troops needed in Detroit
The Trump administration has previously offered to send troops to Detroit, with Vice President JD Vance saying the city has "serious crime problems."
www.mlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Congrats to Darryl Young, more proof that investing in community and opportunity is the best path to public safety! https://michiganchronicle.com/a-detroit-man-turned-his-second-chance-into-a-bustling-west-side-diner/
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I know this is wonky, but it's important. It's too hard to get solid info about what's going on w/ the jails. #accountability https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/news/cbhj-and-partners-innovate-data-systems-to-identify-behavioral-health-needs-in-jails-across-michigan-67462
CBHJ and partners innovate data systems to identify behavioral health needs in jails across Michigan
behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Join the Detroit Justice Center on Nov 12, 4-6pm for a free screening of Autumn, a short-film that explores the impact of incarceration on children & why keeping families connected matters. 

Food & childcare provided. RSVP at bit.ly/DJCautumn!
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We are hearing rumors of a brutal federal crime bill to be proposed next year. We hope Sen. Slotkin realizes the crime bill is part of the same playbook and stands up against it.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
October 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Turns out deploying Guard forces not trained for police work didn't reduce crime. But we know what does: community violence intervention, economic opportunity, youth job programs, investments in neighborhoods. Link in comments
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
These recommended responses to the rise of female arrests are sound policy across the board. Everybody benefits when we find solutions for the most vulnerable. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/19/crime-arrests-accelerate-for-women-in-us-michigan/86561234007/
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Not a good look, but the real scandal is how these registries have not been shown to prevent crime. In fact, some studies show they _increase_ risk. https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-10-16/audit-finds-flaws-in-state-police-oversight-of-sex-offender-registry
Audit finds flaws in State Police oversight of sex offender registry
Auditor General report on Michigan State Police handling of sex offender registries finds shortcomings.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Every wrongful conviction not only steals years from an innocent person , it also means lack of accountability for the person truly at fault. https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/families-and-exonerees-rally-against-detroit-detective-tied-to-coerced-confessions-and-false-convictions/
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Check out the journey to justice bus tour at the no kings protest in Ann Arbor today, maybe Ypsilanti as well!
October 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It was a powerful exhibit! Be sure to catch it if it comes through MI again. Thank you Citizens for Prison Reform! https://www.wlns.com/news/journey-to-justice-tour-highlights-harm-of-solitary-confinement/
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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