Author name: Leon El-Alamin

On Thursday, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, eliminating the state’s policy of imposing mandatory life-without-parole sentences on 19- and 20-year-olds found guilty of murder.

John Fleming was innocent when Michigan police confronted him on a city bus three years ago, wrongly accusing him of stealing from Walmart. Although the 30-year-old Black man repeatedly told officers he had receipts to prove his purchases, they kneed and punched him before forcefully removing him from the bus.

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that certain individuals serving life sentences are now eligible for resentencing. Read More… Michigan Supreme Court grants resentencing rights to some people doing life in prison Source: WNEM

Michigan Supreme Court overturns life sentences for 18-year-olds Read More… [Video] Michigan Supreme Court overturns life sentences for 18-year-olds Source: CBS News

On March 10, the Flint City Council approved the Fair Housing Ordinance, ensuring equal housing opportunities for individuals impacted by the justice system.

Women in this facility suffer degrading practices that go against the very principles promoted by the Governor’s optimistic rhetoric.

A recently enacted ordinance in Flint is working to improve access to housing for renters with criminal convictions.

On March 18, 2024, the Ford School of Public Policy, in collaboration with AFSC Michigan, hosted a policy briefing on the Second Look legislation.

Faith and resilience: Muslim inmates observe Ramadan inside Michigan jail Read More… Source: MLive

A new ordinance in Flint is expanding housing opportunities for renters with criminal records.