Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Coverage of Michigan Department of Civil Rights in the Nexus archive.
- Federal judge grants injunction to pro-life groups in challenge to Michigan employment law
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to two Michigan anti-abortion organizations challenging a state employment law requiring them to hire candidates with conflicting beliefs on abortion and cover abortion care in employee benefits. The judge ruled the law likely violates the First Amendment, halting enforcement until the Michigan Supreme Court interprets its application.
- Panelists call for guardrails, offer guidance at Michigan Department of Civil Rights AI summit
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights hosted a 2026 virtual summit addressing risks of AI in perpetuating discrimination, emphasizing the need for guardrails in algorithmic use. Experts highlighted concerns about biased data in policing and called for equitable AI design in government and public services.