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Michigan bans automatic life sentences for offenders under 21 The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that individuals under the age of 21 can no longer be automatically sentenced to life in prison. Read More… Author: Amber Eikenberry Source: fox2detroit.com

A national Clean Slate Act would boost public safety and strengthen the economy.

New documentary chronicles a Flint man’s path through prison and his battle for freedom.

Road to Second Chances Prayer Walk coming up for formerly incarcerated and their families Read More… [Video] Road to Second Chances Prayer Walk coming up for formerly incarcerated and their families Source: 13WMAZ

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.