Michigan civil rights activists raising concerns about misuse of license plate readers, Ring cameras

Michigan civil rights activists raising concerns about misuse of license plate readers, Ring cameras --- DETROIT – Civil rights advocates in Michigan warn that surveillance technologies meant for crime prevention and safety are increasingly being used to track communities of color [...]

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‘A crash and burn disaster’: Michigan Senator pushes for CPS reform after 5-year-old’s death

‘A crash and burn disaster’: Michigan Senator pushes for CPS reform after 5-year-old’s death --- DETROIT – It’s a desperate push to loosen confidentiality rules around Child Protective Services records in Michigan, arguing the change is necessary to prevent deaths like [...]

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Northern Michigan homeless advocates say housing-first policies work. But feds could cut funding

Northern Michigan homeless advocates say housing-first policies work. But feds could cut funding --- A week ago, teams of volunteers and homeless service providers fanned out across northwest Michigan, armed with flashlights, supplies and clipboards, searching for people experiencing homelessness. The effort [...]

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