After years of impasse, bipartisan Lansing drive for criminal justice reform

After years of impasse, bipartisan Lansing drive for criminal justice reform

Multiple bipartisan bills seeking to reduce the state criminal justice system’s reach have been introduced since the beginning of the year. Those bills — including proposed changes to civil asset forfeiture, the age of adulthood for prosecution and cash bail policies — likely will have a better chance to pass than in previous years.

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Detroit court’s bail system criminalizes being black and broke, suit claims

Detroit court’s bail system criminalizes being black and broke, suit claims

Rich cities lose out as Wayne County cuts waste in programs to help poor

Rich cities lose out as Wayne County cuts waste in programs to help poor