michigan department of civil rights

Hundreds of federal civil rights cases were put on hold after President Donald Trump took office in January. Parents of students with disabilities and those who experience racial discrimination or sexual violence in schools are uncertain of the fate of their federal complaints. Many say they have not gotten updates on their cases since the regional offices closed.

Recommendations were made for both the department and the agency.

The formal charges involve two incidents of alleged discrimination against Black residents. The state civil rights department says 28 other claims are still under investigation.

A group of Detroit activists is calling on the state and federal governments to investigate alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Constitution.

This week’s deadly shooting spree in Georgia is raising greater awareness of discrimination and violence against Asian Americans. A lone gunman murdered…

Some voters are concerned about harassment or intimidation when they go to vote. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights says it that happens to you, it…

A Black high school student has filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, alleging violations of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil…

Two social justice organizations filed complaints against the Grand Rapids Police Department with the state Department of Civil Rights.The ACLU of…

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is considering a full investigation into the Grand Rapids Police Department. The department held two public…

Students across the state are seeing racially charged attacks this week.Most of the verbal harassment in Michigan schools has been targeting students of…